Paul Hopkins

This week I went down to London to see a show. I love going to the theatre, especially London, but I don’t often get the chance. I went to see Wicked written by Stephen Schwartz, famous for writing Godspell. I first became aware of Wicked a couple of years ago when there were various performances from cast members on the TV but I have to say I didn’t pay much attention, a lot of shows come and go and aren’t much good. However, I more recently began playing an arrange of the Wicked music, I liked the music so went and bought the CD. A few listens and a quick trip to youtube to watch a few clips made me decided a trip to London was worth it.

Wicked is the untold story of the Wicked witch of the west from the Wizard of Oz. It explains why she is wicked?! and cleverly mixes some of the familiar characters of the wizard of oz into a new story. I don’t spoil the story anymore than that.

I have to say I was impressed with the cast as a whole. Kerry Ellis dazzled as Elphaba, her voice is great and she

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So this weekend I went to see Tim Minchin, firstly just in case you don’t know who he is or what he does, he is an Australian Comedian/Songwriter, basically his act consists of funny songs, with a bit of stand up thrown in as well. I first heard about him on Colin Murray’s black hole of radio 1, I then went and had a look on You tube and his site where there are some clips and videos. I thought he looked funny so took a punt and went to see him a year ago. I thought he was great so as he was back in my area I went to see him again.

He was equally as good as last time if not better, his stand up bits were more confident than last time and nearly all the songs were new. I like the fact he combines music, as I am a musician (though not a stockbroker! – you’ll only get that if you have heard his song Mitsubishi Colt) and Comedy. It’s great the way he is missing around that then just goes into an amazing piano solo. The only problem was I ended up singing the songs the

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