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Review: Going Postal by Strawmoddie Theatre Company in Edinburgh

A very enjoyable production from a company that really understood Terry Pratchett. We look forward to Feet of Clay in June 2025.

Published 16 Dec 2024 22:17 • Updated 17 Dec 2024 14:47 • Written by Lesley-Anne Morrison
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Review: Evening with Rob Wilkins at Waterstones Bristol December 2024

We attented a fun and interesting evening with Rob Wilkins and guest Marc Burrows at Waterstones in Bristol on 3rd December 2024

Published 4 Dec 2024 15:14 • Updated 5 Dec 2024 19:02 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Review: The Masquerades of Spring a novella by Ben Aaronovitch

Review of the new Rivers of London novella The Masquerades of Spring by Ben Aaronovitch. This time set in 1920s swinging New York.

Published 29 Nov 2024 14:43 • Updated 30 Nov 2024 10:49 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Review: Witches Abroad by Studio Theatre Club at Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon

We review Studio Theatre Club's matinee performance of Witches Abroad as adapted by Stephen Briggs at the Unicorn Theatre, Abingdon

Published 18 Nov 2024 21:24 • Updated 1 Dec 2024 11:28 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
The German Cast of Ghosts stood around and sat on a sofa.

Hit UK television series Ghosts is going global.

UK television series Ghosts goes global with German and Australian Adaptations alongside the current US series.

Published 10 Nov 2024 19:52 • Written by Rachel Anthony-Rowlands
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PRESS RELEASE: Good Omens Season 3 - October 2024

Amazon Prime has confirmed details of the third and final season of Good Omens with a one off ninety minute episode.

Published 24 Oct 2024 19:45 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Review Wyrd Sisters Live, Boulevard Theatre - Milford Haven

A lively and very funny adaptation of Terry Pratchett's Wyrd Sisters performed by Vision Arts Theatre in Milford Haven.

Published 21 Oct 2024 21:26 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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A review of Carpe Jugulum by Circle Players October 2024

PurpleFeather reviews a live production of Carpe Jugulum performed by Circle Players in October 2024

Published 17 Oct 2024 18:00 • Written by PurpleFeather
Image of a Golem head from Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett's Feet of Clay by Peculiar Productions

Review of Terry Pratchett's Feet of Clay adapted by Stephen Briggs and performed by Peculiar Productions - July / August 2024, Cardiff

Published 1 Aug 2024 19:35 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Forbidden Planet Release New Good Omens Merchandise.

Forbidden Planet have just released a new range of Good Omens Merchandise. Get your coasters, pin badges and t-shirts now.

Published 29 Apr 2024 21:44 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Good Omens 3 is confirmed !

The Unholy Duo Face Armageddon Once More: Good Omens to Return for Ineffable Third and Final Season on Prime Video - Press Release

Published 14 Dec 2023 14:30 • Written by Rachel Anthony-Rowlands
Book cover for Jasper Fforde's Red Side Story - bottom half red background with the words Red Side Story.  Top half shows a sun rising with the name Jasper Fforde

Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde Book Tour Dates 2024

The long awaited sequel to Shades of Grey is finally getting released in February 2024 and Jasper Fforde is heading out on a signing tour for Red Side Story.

Published 7 Dec 2023 19:50 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Review: A Stroke of the Pen The Lost Stories by Terry Pratchett

We review A Stroke of the Pen - The Lost Stories. A collection of short stories written by Terry Pratchett in the late 70s under a pseudonym.

Published 9 Nov 2023 17:57 • Updated 10 Nov 2023 13:37 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Review: Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment live in Cardiff

Review of Monstrous Productions / Peculiar Productions performance of Terry Pratchett's Monstrous Regiment in Cardiff

Published 6 Nov 2023 19:47 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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Review: Marc Burrows The Magic of Terry Pratchett in London

Review of Marc Burrows' one off special performance of his Magic of Terry Pratchett show in London's Bloomsbury Theatre.

Published 16 Oct 2023 13:13 • Written by Jason Rincewind Anthony-Rowlands
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