One of my very earliest memories is of my four-year old self cowering behind cinema seats in the vain hope the plush upholstery would provide some manner of defence against the terrifying velociraptors of Jurassic Park. I managed to walk away from this first foray into the wonders (and horrors) of cinema with little obvious… [Keep Reading]
A Night at the Opera (Seriously!)
April 19, 2024 by
Opera. Why’s it such a blind spot for most of us? GOG headed out to see whether there’s anything a newcomer can enjoy from the seemingly most elite of art-forms. It’s a rare treat when life seems to move in a linear fashion. When the fates conspire to - just every now and again -… [Keep Reading]
Reviewed: Michael Neto “Up Close”
April 3, 2024 by
Good grief. Magic? That’s pretty much on the bottom rung of the performing arts hierarchy along with mime, right? Wrong! Michael Neto’s vehicle is magic but within this vehicle are diverse characters representing comedy, theatre and literature. A pharmacist by trade, Neto’s peculiar style, mannerisms and deliberate speech add a glorious sense of unease to… [Keep Reading]