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31/03/2019, Father Ted The Musical Is The Officially Happening

Father Ted The Musical Is The Officially Happening
The Father Ted musical is officially happening! Co-creator Graham Linehan took to Twitter to share the first performance of the musical

29/03/2019, Good omens for Father Ted Musical, says Graham Linehan

Good omens for Father Ted Musical, says Graham Linehan
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has revealed that the first "mini performance" of Pope Ted - The Father Ted Musical has taken place, and he is predicting "a massive West End smash".

25/03/2019, 'They’re film scores to his imagination': music stars pay tribute to Scott Walker | Music | The Guardian

'They’re film scores to his imagination': music stars pay tribute to Scott Walker | Music | The Guardian
Damon Albarn, David Sylvian, Cosey Fanni Tutti and more pay exclusive tribute to the late Scott Walker

23/03/2019, 'Swallows and Amazons' on stage in the French Riviera | The Nancy Blackett Trust

'Swallows and Amazons' on stage in the French Riviera | The Nancy Blackett Trust
An amateur production of Arthur Ransome's "Swallows and Amazons" is coming to the stage in the French Riviera for one night only on March 26th. The Helen

17/03/2019, La playlist de l'actu : le Salon Livre Paris, Les Echos Week-end

La playlist de l'actu : le Salon Livre Paris, Les Echos Week-end
No, Neil Hannon is NOT performing at the Salon du Livre. But it's not the first time that one of his song is on Les Echos Week-end playlist article.
Ce vendredi s'ouvre la 39 e édition du Salon Livre Paris :  voici un peu de musique sur les mots....

17/03/2019, Graham Linehan sur Twitter

Graham Linehan sur Twitter
“Ted one coming along nicely. Just got a cracker from Neil Hannon today--Ted's big number!”

13/03/2019, Discover: Britpop | Songwriting Magazine

Discover: Britpop | Songwriting Magazine
Of all the genres of music over the last few decades, Britpop might be the most derided of all. For us, unjustifiably so. To blame it for the lad culture of the mid-90s would be like holding The Beatles to account for Charles Mansun. Therefore, we invite you to discover the real Britpop and revel in all its big-chorused glory…