Stopped off in Manchester yesterday to see Rufus Wainwright's opera, "Prima Donna", at the Palace Theatre. As you can see, Rufus came dressed as an opera composer (Verdi, possibly). I enjoyed the opera, particularly the performance of Janis Kelly.
PSB questions are answered in this popular British TV show. Link below.
Finalists for this year’s Off West End Awards have been announced, ahead of a ceremony in February. Nicknamed The Offies, the awards look to celebrate small-scale theatre productions in London
If you’ve watched the reissue of “It Couldn’t Happen Here”, you might be interested in this short film of the seaside locations then and now. Link below.
“I love the Pet Shop Boys!” Bruce Springsteen plays two PSB songs on his latest Sirius radio show. Full story at the link below.
Very sad to read that Harold Budd, one of my favourite musicians and composers, died from the Covid virus ten days ago
Rest in peace beautiful Barbara Windsor. We had such fun making our film with you and it was always a joy to see you
A survey on the music website Stereogum of every number one record in the USA has arrived in 1986 and “West End girls”. Read what they have to say at the link below.
Work is underway for the 2021 issue of Annually and this year it will include a bumper selection of letters from you