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This month, we're reading Suzie's choice, "Girl From The South" by Joanna Trollope, £3.99, 356 pp.

"Gillon - red-haired, intelligent, vulnerable - comes to London to escape from the demands of her wealthy, conventional, socially superior family in Charleston, South Carolina. An art historian, she has a chance meeting with Tilly, whose long-term boyfriend Henry is a wildlife photographer who is finding it hard to commit.
Before long Gillon has moved into their flat, replacing Henry's old mate William, William's on-off-girlfriend Susie, and a lots of mess and disorganisation. Things are changing, and Tilly finds it difficult to accept that her dreams of settling down with Henry are receding further into the distance, especially when Henry announces that he is going to South Carolina to photograph the abundant wildlife of the area.
There, Henry is wholly seduced by the charms of Charleston, by Gillon's family, and by the old patrician way of life which presents itself. The rules seem to be changing, the time passing by, and the future is becoming less and less certain..."

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Join me at Brighton Little Theatre for a welcome revival of Arthur Miller's 20th century classic drama, "The Crucible".
I've booked a ticket for the first performance on Saturday 13th September. Meet in the cosy bar from 7 pm - show starts at 7.45.

I've booked seat B6. Book yours (£12) at:-
https://brightonlittletheatre.ticketline.co.uk/the-crucible
and don't forget to book for the first performance on Saturday 13th September.

""The Crucible" by Arthur Miller
Arthur Miller’s play written in the early 1950s, is set in Salem, Massachusetts, during the infamous 1692 Salem Witch Trials. This era was marked by paranoia, hysteria, and deceit, which tightly gripped the Puritan communities of New England. Miller's narrative not only meticulously captures the historical backdrop of the witch trials but also serves as a potent commentary on the perils of mass hysteria and the dire consequences of unquestioning conformity.
The themes explored in The Crucible resonate strongly today, offering a cautionary tale about the fragility of justice and how easily fear can be exploited for political or personal gains. This riveting and powerful play is now regarded as a modern classic, demonstrating the timeless relevance of its message."

If you try to arrive between 7 and 7.15, we can have a drink and a chat in the cosy bar first -the show starts at 7.45.

For those who haven't been to the BLT before, here are some more detailed directions - PLEASE DON'T TRUST GOOGLEMAPS TO FIND IT!!!. From Western Road, immediately opposite Primark, turn into Clarence Gardens, which leads into Clarence Square. With Flight Centre to your left, walk closely past the Cauldron pub on your right, and at the end of the pub, go down 2 steps into a little alley-way past 5 or 6 houses on your right and through a little gate at the end, into a small square yard. The door to the theatre is straight ahead of you. Walk in, up a couple of steps and down some steps into the bar, where you pick up your tickets - and we'll all be waiting for you! Phew! See you there!

Join me as the remarkable Australian Pink Floyd Show hit town for the umpteenth year running! This outfit are just about as good as the real thing - some may even say, better!

If you've never seen them before (or missed Pink Floyd in their prime!), give'em a go! I saw this band for the first time in 1983, and they've continued to improve. This year's show, marking the 50th anniversary of Floyd's stellar album "Wish You Were Here", promises to be a real treat!

Our South Stalls seats are raised, and I've got F60 and F61, just £55.50 each (or £49.50 if, like me, you can be bothered to go down there Mon-Fri 10-4 and get them with no booking fees - your last chance as the booking office closes permanently at the end of 2024).

It would be lovely to see lots of you there, but if you can't make this Nov date in Brighton, they're also at Eastbourne on 17th Oct.