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Criticing the critics

Criticing the critics

Originally published on chortle on 11th April 2012, I wrote this piece as a blatant plug for my book Correspondents piece Fringe season is looming, when comics pick up more press than at any other time of the year. As the subject of a review it’s pretty much impossible to reply to any negative comments … Continue reading »

Audience tips for making the most of the Fringe

@theianfox nice one, cheers! My saving starts now. Any definitely do's and definitely dont's in your experience?—   (@NotNowJez) March 06, 2012 I’ll be honest this blog post is a shallow attempt at plugging the book that I’ve just written about the Fringe. If you’ve never been to the Fringe before as a punter then … Continue reading »

Occupy Manchester Photos #occupymcr

Occupy Manchester Photos #occupymcr

I stopped by Manchester Peace Gardens this evening to take some photos of the Occupy Manchester protest. It was raining heavily which was limiting photo opportunities as most of the protesters were sheltering from the rain.  

TUC Protest in Manchester – Gallery 5

TUC Protest in Manchester – Gallery 5

More photos from the TUC protest in Manchester 2nd October 2011. This child had become separated from his parents and the Police officer was trying to help him find them. More images. Gallery 1 Gallery 2 Gallery 3 Gallery 4

TUC Protest in Manchester – Gallery 4

TUC Protest in Manchester – Gallery 4

More photos from the TUC protest in Manchester today. This gallery contains all the images I took during the “attempted break in” at Bridgewater Hall. As you can see no damage occurred and no one was arrested. Fifth Gallery

TUC Protest in Manchester

TUC Protest in Manchester

According to the BBC website 35,000 people attended the TUC organised “March for the Alternative” Manchester today. There was no sign of trouble and I thought GM Police did an excellent job at the protest, they were nice and friendly. I witnessed the “attempted break in” at Bridgewater Hall and don’t consider that reporting to be … Continue reading »

Fringe Office Survey

The fringe office launched its on-line survey for participants today. The questions are quite comprehensive but for the record I’m listing my some of my answers here. If you agree with any of my points then please mention them yourself. Do you think that the Fringe Society registration fee represents good value for money? This … Continue reading »