Almost Alternative

A4 Studios And Gallery A4 Studios are a wonderful non profit organisation founded by artist's. They are aiming to provide low cost accessible studios for people of all abilities, while raising awareness of disabilities and equality in the arts. I fully support their mission and when I was asked to come down and help out with some fundraising I was more than happy to oblige. They have a funding page please donate if you can.  I spent the day helping to man the awesome A Hat And A beard stall. The lovely man who hand makes the items is so obviously talented, I really enjoyed chatting about his work and seeing people's faces as they looked at the stall. He also produces commission pieces and rents larger pieces out.  My partner in crime running the stall, Dani Scum (not Mr Hat and Beard) The performances were amazing. I really enjoyed the sea shanties played on an accordion by Marina Black. A perfect fun start to the afternoon.  Marina Black Marina...

Murder By Gaslight at Salford Museum and Art Gallery A Review I know it's only two days since my last Don't go into the Cellar theatre company review but they were in a local Gallery that I love so how could I resist and indeed who would want to try.  The setting for this piece was perfect Victorian theatre in the Victorian room at Salford Museum and Gallery, what more could I ask for. It made for some spectacular imagery. I must add this Gallery is well worth a visit I love this room and the Victorian street is a delight. This is a museum well suited to children and adults alike.   So onto the theatricals. We entered the room and the first thing I noticed was the small but wonderfully detailed set. Every part so well thought out, the medical bag over flowing with papers recalling the details of the dreadful Dr's and the many bottles of poison, definitely made an impact before anyone had even taken to the stage.  Wonderful set design First we met Dr...