Author: Carole Baldock

“I feel like an imposter waiting to be caught out by other writers.” Tim Firth talks to Northern Soul

Posted by Carole Baldock | May 13, 2022 | Arts, Theatre |

You know that man, the man who can? Tim Firth is that man. His CV ranges from radio jingles, MC...

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Theatre Review: The Borrowers, Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester

Posted by Carole Baldock | Aug 6, 2019 | Arts, Theatre |

It was always going to be interesting to discover how the world of The Borrowers, those helpful...

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Poetry Review: The Department of Lost Wishes by Henry Normal; I Can Draw My Alphabet by Tony Walsh and Paul Neads

Posted by Carole Baldock | Mar 15, 2019 | Authors & Reviews, Books |

Word of warning: do not read Henry Normal’s new poetry collection on the bus, even if...

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Theatre Review: The Lady Vanishes, Floral Pavilion, New Brighton

Posted by Carole Baldock | Feb 27, 2019 | Arts, Theatre |

A new genre: thriller-farce? A sinister mystery, plus umpteen doors, rushings around and...

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Review: The Last Ship, Liverpool Playhouse

Posted by Carole Baldock | Apr 10, 2018 | Arts, Theatre |

You could say it looks like Sting’s ship has come in with this production. Yes, far too many...

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