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Sammy
My son has Prader Willi Syndrome (PWS). Like Down’s Syndrome, it is a chromosomal condition. Whereas people with Down’s have one more...
hilarymack
Jun 182 min read
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Stealing thunder and breaking legs...
The English language is peppered with phrases that come from the world of theatre. I'm not talking about the sayings that have been...
hilarymack
Jun 163 min read
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Exactly what Scheherazade had in mind!
I grew up on tales from the Arabian nights, and loved them all. One of my favourites was Sinbad the sailor. (For the purists: yes, I know...
hilarymack
Jun 111 min read
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The Good, the Bad, and The Three Musketeers
Pantomime is a very important part of theatre in the UK. For most people, it’s their first show, and it has a tremendous impact. A good...
hilarymack
Jun 72 min read
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All for one...
When you think of pantomime, do you think Cinderella? Or Sleeping Beauty? Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White are always...
hilarymack
Jun 41 min read
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A flasher meets his match: how "Volunteers" was born.
I'm often asked where I get the inspiration for my plays. My answer is... everywhere! I hear something: a news item, or a story somebody...
hilarymack
May 312 min read
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