Nik Nak’s Daily Teaser — 21-3-2019: World Puppetry Day

21st March, 2019.

Yes: I’ve finally managed to see The Golem!

Last night, if you must know!

And … ?   And, I hear you ask?

I have to admit, it was … 

Granted, wasn’t maybe fantastic.

But it did earn itself three stars: and an interestingly bonkers, video intro.

~≈§≈~

Oh … My … Good … 

Lord … !

You’re possibly aware that all of us get scam robot calls, occasionally.

At least, I do.

I’ve literally, literally, just had another.

One of the “We are your ISP/BT, we’re going to cut off your internet, please press button one to get put through to an agent,” variety.

I pressed one.

Got through to the relevant agent … 

And asked her if she had a gibbon.

She put the phone down.

How rude!

~≈§≈~

Just as a LAST couple of points?

I’ve an interview, latter today: with a local insurance company.

Hopefully?

It’ll end up in a job, as it’s SERIOUSLY local.

Frankly, though?

Well, let’s just say my confidence isn’t necessarily high … 

~≈§≈~

On top of that … ?

Brexit … 

Just Brexit … 

Oy … 

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WarHorse: Now That’s Emotional … !

You know, it HAS to be said, I’ve had quite the afternoon, today.

No, really … !

Bless, it was my mother’s birthday, just recently.

And as an extra treat … ?

Anna and ruth, my two sisters, decided to organise a cheap an cheerful afternoon out.

Well …

Cheapish: we ARE talking London, after-all …

Hmmm … 

At ANY rate, they managed to treat us all to a family afternoon out: to a matinee performance of Warhorse, at the New London Theatre.

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Set during World War 1, and based on the Michael Morpurgo novel of the same name, Warhorse tells the story of Joey — a young colt originally wanted as a draft horse — and his owner: a young farm boy called Arthur Narracott.

And follows they tale as Joey from his taming and training as a plough-horse: and eventually selling to the British Army … 

And his surviving the brutal madness of World War One, after having his rider — Major Nicholls — shot off him, in a charge at a machine gun nest.

~≈‡≈~

Now, I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed this, I really did.

The show is riveting, and kept me in my seat for some 160 minutes.

What’s more … ?

What’s more it’s a show whose stars — the puppet horses you’ve heard so much about —  are the most watchable things in it.

Can I suggest you go see this show … ?

It will repay you …