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Category Archives: Banana Republic
Paul Daniels – A Little Bit of Magic
Matt Wingett reviews Paul Daniels at The King’s Theatre, Southsea, 22nd February 2012. Paul Daniels was, when I was a lad, something of a hero of mine. I liked his funny patter, I liked his smooth magic, and of course, … Continue reading
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Simon Callow Shines At Portsmouth’s New Theatre Royal, 7th Feb 2012
One of the leading actors of his generation, Simon Callow has had a long and fruitful relationship with Charles Dickens, as his audience at The New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth discovered, on 7th February 2012 – the 200th anniversary of Dickens’s … Continue reading
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Charles Dickens: A Ball In Commemoration Of His Birth, Where It All Began, 6th February 2012
On a cold night on 6th February 1812, Mrs Elizabeth Dickens, heavy with child, attended a Naval ball, accompanied by her husband, John, at the Old Beneficial School building, Portsea. Not far from the high walls of the thriving dockyard, … Continue reading
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And The Next Version Of The Cover For The Tourist – by Matt Wingett
Well, now I am a little tired of all the re-designs I’ve made for this cover, so this is going to be the last one. Having had to replicate a series of effects I had done on an earlier image, … Continue reading
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A slightly changed cover for The Tourist – Portsmouth Gothic story
So friend of mine, David Saunderson of The Spooky Isles, suggested that the cover for The Tourist needs to be darker and more atmospheric. So this is what I’ve done with the image. You are welcome to let me know … Continue reading
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A Cover for The Tourist – A Portsmouth Horror Story
Below you’ll find the provisional front cover of my latest e-book – The Tourist. This is a freebie that I’m giving away, and is a ghost story set around Portchester Castle. I found the engraving in a pile of pictures … Continue reading
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A New Southsea Gothic Story – First Draft
Below is the first draft of the opening to a story provisionally entitled “The Snow Witch” I am writing. Will let youknow how it goes! The Snow Witch The musician blows in one winter night, as the weather is at … Continue reading
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Southsea – A Fake Spring Day In Midwinter
Well, today was something a little special. Heading out through the streets of Southsea down to the front, I was suddenly struck by the brightness of the day. Amazing uplift of spirits, and big happiness floating in the air. I … Continue reading
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Matt Wingett In Interview With The English Sisters
So, today I had an interview with Violetta and Jutka Zuggo, aka the English Sisters – a pair of charming women who use their hypnosis and NLP skills to teach English, and are passionate hypno-babes. It was great fun, with … Continue reading
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100 Years of Elegance Goes Up In Smoke
More than a century of Portsmouth history came to an end as Savoy Court, originally called Pier Mansions, was gutted in a giant blaze on Southsea seafront today. Built as private apartments at the start of the 20th century, Savoy … Continue reading
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