Colin McIlwaine

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2025-06-25 11:49:54 -

"SUPPORTING ST. BASILS"
For many years now, I have taken an active interest in the work of St. Basils, a charity which supports homeless young people in the city of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Having been homeless myself with a young family in the 1990's, I am only too aware of the trauma which this can cause and am keen to do whatever I can to alleviate this ongoing problem. Last November, we...

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2025-06-25 11:31:54 -

"THE SEARCHERS THANK YOU TOUR 2025" AT LICHFIELD GARRICK
Ever since I was a small boy in the 1960's, The Searchers have been one of my favourite groups and I have enjoyed seeing them perform live on several occasions, as well as being the proud owner of the cd box set of all their original Pye Records from those halcyon days. I last attended a Searchers concert in 2018, shortly before their first attempt to retire from touring and didn't expect...

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2025-06-25 10:12:30 -

"THE MCCARTNEY SONGBOOK" AT LICHFIELD GARRICK
I arrived at Lichfield Garrick last Wednesday (incidentally, the 83rd birthday of Sir Paul McCartney), only to hear the sad news of the passing a few months ago of Pete Jackson, creator and founder of the McCartney Songbook. My thoughts and prayers go out to all concerned in their sad loss, but I am delighted that Pete's wife, Hollie, has decided that the show must go on and it was an honour to...

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2025-06-04 11:22:53 -

"SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS--THE STORY OF THE DUBLINERS" AT THEATRE SEVERN, SHREWSBURY.
For several years now, my good friend, Ged Graham, has been taking "Seven Drunken Nights--The Story Of The Dubliners" around the theatres of the British Isles. It has been a pleasure to see this show in a variety of places and to look back over the musical influence which The Dubliners have had in my own life since my 1960's childhood. The show tells the story of the group from their...

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2025-05-21 15:51:17 -

"PRIDE & PREJUDICE (SORT OF) " AT LICHFIELD GARRICK
I have always enjoyed seeing film and theatre productions of Jane Austen's famed novel "Pride And Prejudice" and was looking forward to this alternative version. The very name "Pride & Prejudice (Sort Of)" suggested that it might be somewhat different from what we are used to and to be sure, it was, but at the same time, sticking closely to Austen's original characters and the basic...

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2025-05-21 14:34:01 -

" EDDIE COCHRAN 65TH ANNIVERSARY" AT REDDITCH PALACE THEATRE
In April 1960, Eddie Cochran, one of the influential rock 'n roll pioneers who emerged from the U.S. in the 1950's, was tragically killed in a road accident (in which his girlfriend, songwriter, Sharon Seeley and fellow rock'n roller, Gene Vincent were also seriously injured) in the West Of England while on a U.K. tour. it was great to be able to go to the Palace (always an...

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2025-05-21 13:50:44 -

A.M.C.S. "HEROES & SWEETHEARTS" AT RUGELEY ROSE THEATRE
This month saw the 80th anniversary of V.E. Day and the ending of the war in Europe and it was great to have the opportunity to celebrate this by attending the Aldridge Musical Comedy Society's production of "Heroes & Sweethearts." Twice a year, it is my privilege to attend the shows put on by this local society, some of whom are known to me personally and I never fail to come away, having...

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2025-03-21 11:44:23 -

"THE MIKADO" AT THE OLD REP, BIRMINGHAM
It was with eager anticipation that I was looking forward to my annual visit to the production by the Birmingham Savoyards at the Old Rep. It is great to see the work of Gilbert and Sullivan being presented to a contemporary audience and it was a particular pleasure to find out that this year's would be "The Mikado," which has always been one of my own favourites among their operettas. ...

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2025-02-18 16:03:02 -

DROPKICK MURPHYS AT O2 ACADEMY, BIRMINGHAM
For many years, I have been enjoying the raucous music and song of the Dropkick Murphys and so, I was delighted to be able to attend their gig at the O2 in Birmingham. The Murphys (who hail from Boston in the U.S.A.) play what is often referred to as "Celtic Punk;" a combination of punk rock with Irish folk/traditional music and it makes for a great evening of entertainment. We were treated to...

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2025-02-18 15:15:16 -

BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 2025
The Birmingham International Tattoo is, for me, a highlight of the cold days of early February and this year's event was no exception. As always , we were treated to a great variety of music from several bands,with the the lead being taken by the ever popular band of the Royal Marines, along with beaufiful singing from Tim Pitman, a floor full of young disco dancers, the competitive assembling...

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2025-01-30 14:41:49 -

80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the end of World War Two and there are a number of significant anniversaries connected to this. We will remember V.E. Day, V.J. Day and of course, the bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Dresden, all of which took place in 1945. This week, it was a very moving experience to watch the commemorations of the liberation of the concentration camp at...

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2025-01-15 15:38:36 -

AUTOSPORT SHOW 2025 AT THE N.E.C.
A highlight of the cold January days for me is always my annual visit to the Autosport Show and I was delighted to be back again for the Friday and Saturday of this year's event. As usual, there was a great atmosphere, with a variety of aspects of motorsport involved, along with the performance car and engineering side of things. There were opportunities to hear interviews with personalities...

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