| TAKING STEPS -
REVIEW |
Alan Ayckbourn, the undisputed master of comedy came up
with yet another way to have us in stitches with Taking Steps, set in The Pines, an old
Victorian three-storey house that has definitely seen better days. From the very first
line the antics begin and carry on throughout the whole performance. I have not seen
anything so funny for a very long time.
Tristram, a solicitor, played by Vidar Nelson is a very talented actor, who stuttered and
mixed his words to perfection. I was roaring with laughter every time he opened his mouth.
He was born in Norway, and studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts,
graduating in 2002. He made his professional debut last year with Frinton Summer Theatre,
and returns this year for the Frinton and Sheringham Summer Theatre. Apart from acting,
Vidar likes to draw, and snowboard in the Norwegian mountains.
Roland, the husband was also excellent and extremely funny. Played by Tim Machin, who
trained at the University of Victoria in Canada, and subsequently moved to London. A
series of performances on the London Fringe includes Joan of Kent and Sex Tips for Modern
Girls which he co-produced, and for which his band 'The Beaters' provided the musical
backing. More recently, Tim has toured extensively in the UK with the Reduced Shakespeare
Company in The Complete Millennium Musical (Abridged). He played R P McMurphy in a
European tour of One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Phileas Fogg in Around the World in
Eighty Days for Proteus Theatre, and he will be visiting Japan in the autumn with TNT
Theatre as Sherlock Holmes in The Murder of Sherlock Holmes. Tim has also recorded a
number of audiobooks including Running from Legs and Other Stories by Ed McBain for Isis
Audiobooks, Gone for Good and No Second Chance by Harlan Coben and Where or When by Anita
Shreve for Orion Books. It was a wonderful night out, thanks to all those involved. |
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| OUR CO-OP IS
BACK |
After five very long weeks we now have our Co-operative
Shop back. From the very many calls we have had we would like to say that you have been
sorely missed and we are all very glad to see the familiar faces again.
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When news of the fire first spred through town, there was
definite concern that it would never re-open, due to the possibility of a Tesco Store
opening here.
Not only did the people in charge re-open, but it very much looks to me as if they have
spent a great deal of money and thought on improving the shop as well. First appearances
as you walk into the new shop are of wide, bright aisles, spotlessly clean and lovely
cheerful staff as well. The goods have been rearranged and are now more logically
situated, which just makes the shoppers lives easier.
Well done to all the people who have worked so hard and so quickly to restore the Co-op to
the town and
WELCOME BACK. |
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Tucked away in The Courtyard, between Blyth & Wright
and Crowes, a new business has opened which gives the people of Sheringham another place
to buy glasses at affordable prices.
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Unlike in many places, Stuart is a fully trained frame
technician, so when you buy your glasses through him you are sure of the quality of frame
and service you will be getting.
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When you enter Courtyard Specs, you are immediately put at
ease by the friendly welcome you get from Stuart. The fact that he obviously enjoys his
work is evident in the interest he takes in everyone who enters.
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He will help to choose the frames which will suit you
perfectly.
Courtyard Specs stock excellent frames that are of the highest quality. These include
beautiful Italian frames from leading manufacturers.
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| All you need to do is bring along your prescription and it
will be filled. Stuart also repairs glasses. All lens materials and designs are supplied
and are of first quality and incorporating the latest technology. He already has a highly
successful shop in Fakenham and is confident that his Sheringham venue will be equally
well received. |
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