The New Year brings new schemes – books, films – which mustn’t become mirages, like most New Year schemes. Let’s see.
Meanwhile, a trip to the old town beckons: Oldham, whose insignia has shifted somewhat over the years.
Sapere aude, they used to say – dare to be wise.
Now, of course, they have chosen to symbolize oneness with a large zero.
Given that next week’s visit is a return trip for Swinging at the Cotton Club, the audience figure should exceed either of those numbers.
One day, some kind of Oldham dialect poem ought to emerge.
Meanwhile (again), a healthy dose of early Ellington for January, after a sudden outburst in Rotherhithe.
Friday 18 January, 18:00 – 21:00
trombone poetry (short set) + assorted turns
ROTHERHITHE VOICES
Deli Felice
40 Albion Street
Rotherhithe SE16 7JQ
Saturday 19 January, 19:30
Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra
The Elgiva Theatre
St Mary’s Way
Chesham HP5 1HR
Wednesday 23 January, 19:30
Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra
Oldham Coliseum Theatre
Fairbottom St
Oldham OL1 3SW
Thursday 24 January, 19:30
Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra
Alban Arena
Civic Centre
St Albans
Herts AL1 3LD
Sunday 27 January, 19:30
Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra
Palace Theatre
430 London Rd
Southend-on-Sea
Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA