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Oui Patron! (Part 4)

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Ralph Oswick

Comedy Festival Patron Ralph Oswick’s occasional festival diary People can behave very strangely in audiences. This week I’ve seen a couple in the middle of the front row who remained stony-faced throughout and then were heard saying how much they … Continue reading →

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Twirling in Berlin

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Ralph Oswick

To continue my series about touring with Natural Theatre Company in years gone by, here’s a report I wrote in 2000 for the Bath Chronicle: It was several metres of vulgar, glittering purple and silver must-have brocade, in an otherwise … Continue reading →

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German Jokers

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Ralph Oswick

I have a friend who plays French horn in the Munich Philharmonic no less. He smuggles me into concerts when I’m down that way. He used to bring his stratospherically talented mates in the brass section to see the Natural … Continue reading →

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