WPP2016 - Week 07 - Landscape

WPP2016 - Week 07 - Landscape

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-07-Landscape

This is taken from under the Mount Henry Bridge looking upstream of the Canning River some time before it joins the Swan River. Yesterday's weather, today. It's a lot cloudier today, and very humid.

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Another for Andreas Walters to help with the stretch goals for his baby bestiary. Give me some suggestions!

Another for Andreas Walters to help with the stretch goals for his baby bestiary. Give me some suggestions!

Not actually a WABA event, but of interest nevertheless.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/article/21937039#21937039

http://www.glutenfreeinwa.com.au/ The Expo is coming up! #glutenfree #coeliac

http://www.glutenfreeinwa.com.au/ The Expo is coming up! #glutenfree   #coeliac  
http://www.glutenfreeinwa.com.au

Normality reasserts itself tomorrow. We'll be minus Garry. Fend for yourself dinner.

When not belting out pop and rock songs with Perth's premier 80s cover band “80s Inc”, Earl Cole croons the music...

When not belting out pop and rock songs with Perth's premier 80s cover band “80s Inc”, Earl Cole  croons the music made famous by jazz and swing icons like Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble.

Earl will be paying tribute to Buble, the modern day king of croon, at the Albion Hotel on Saturday 26th March. Earl Cole's tribute to Michael Buble covers all his best known songs from his self titled debut 2003 album to his latest release “To Be Loved”.

This is the most popular show that Earl performs and he has performed this tribute overseas on many occasions. The Albion Hotel is an iconic Cottesloe venue and this event will be staged in the upstairs cocktail lounge. Pre-sale tickets cost $12 (plus booking fees) and the door price will be $15. Tickets can be purchased at http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=60554 
http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=60554

Does this look good? 6:30 Session.

Does this look good? 6:30 Session.

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Seems appropriate, given what we're watching tonight.

Seems appropriate, given what we're watching tonight.

Originally shared by Kristin Guttormsen

Game night.

Shoes!

Shoes!

Has anyone looked much into Vassal modules. There's a whole heap of Jedko stuff there, amongst other things.

Has anyone looked much into Vassal modules. There's a whole heap of Jedko stuff there, amongst other things.
http://www.vassalengine.org/wiki/Category:Publisher

Has anyone been to the Rooftop Cinema?

Has anyone been to the Rooftop Cinema? The Princess Bride is playing tonight so we thought we might go. Any hints, tricks or tips appreciated - and if we see you there, so much the better! Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya...
https://www.rooftopmovies.com.au/

Did your keys turn up?

What time is good to turn up Garry Winterton​?

Grey Lantern Production’s Saucy Jack and The Space Vixens

Grey Lantern Production’s Saucy Jack and The Space Vixens

#spacevixens    #fringeworld   #fringeworld2016  

http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/302d67c5-8dfa-4709-b3a1-f4a45a816261/

Saucy Jack and The Space Vixens is running for two more performances at Rigby’s Bar and Grill tonight - Friday the 19th Febraury 2016 and tomorrow night Saturday the 20th of February 2016.

We saw the opening night last night and if you want to see just how sexy nonconformist and unconventional takes on beauty can be you would really enjoy this show’s opening cabaret at 8:00pm. If you don’t want to see this because you think it’s a turn off, creepy or icky, then you probably need to see it to challenge your preconceptions a bit.  

This is an 18+ show so enjoy some very titillating cabaret burlesque and adult themes. 

Included in the cabaret - exceptional pole work (not your usual pole dancer), captivating fan dancer, a real wow of a belly dancer all a great warm up and bringing you into this world.  

It’s a good thing they sell fans in their merchandise, that’s all I can say. A lovely touch - dancers coming around with trays of mini glitter balls, Space Vixen chokers, fans and so forth.

I’m not quite sure of the etiquette of applauding an erotic performer - is phwoarrrr inappropriate or would it be taken as just due?

Stu-Pendous, the official Magician of Saucy Jack’s circulates the tables during the intervals, performing some very impressive mechanical and sleight of mouth feats and some truly inspired patter.

Other performers will come and chat to you, never breaking character - for all intents and purposes, you’re at Saucy Jack’s - a disreputable dive of the spaceways. I mean even a Mos Eisley regular would avoid the place. 

You might end up with a dancer on your lap, or be taken up to dance or given a massage. 

The performers were extraordinary last night, fully professional and powering their way through faulty fire alarms and fireworks, a challenging venue for them, and never losing the audience for a second. Tight dance numbers and some lovely voices in the group and solo pieces. 

Very engaging characters - to the wonderful drag queen, to the lovely saxophonist - and of course Jack himself and the Vixens! They’re fun roles and you can see the cast are having a (glitter) ball. And they’re really good at what they do.  

There’s a very disturbing  number with the murder victims as the dancers that’s genuinely creepy and moving as well that I found particularly good out of all the fun.

Remember to keep watching, even through the breaks. You’ll miss out if not. Remember they’re never breaking character, there’s plot going on. And some amusing physical antics.

Murder! DIsco! Glitter Boots! Mysterious Space Women! Dark and Sinister Doings! This deserves a cult following! Will get you dancing and thinking! 

9/10 Great fun and Rocky Horror night at Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon on the Sid & Nancy scale. 

Photos by Rob Masters 

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160217-the-london-that-could-have-been

http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160217-the-london-that-could-have-been
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20160217-the-london-that-could-have-been

Before it all ends on the 21st, I encourage you to catch the train to Elizabeth Quay in the evening, and watch the...

Before it all ends on the 21st, I encourage you to catch the train to Elizabeth Quay in the evening, and watch the laser light and fountain show they run every 20 minutes until about 9:00. It's well worth a view. I don't think it's the same show every 20 minutes, either. Definitely seeing some variation. The best place to view it is in front of the ripple sculpture. You may get some spray drift from the fountains, so move back if that's an issue. There's quite a festival atmosphere down there and food and drink - there's rides and live performances, and just walking around the quay and across the bridge is fun too. Also have an evening wander through Russell Square - the last Mermaid Show is at 7:00, and the twilight period is a good time to go, between 5 and 7, say, there's a bit of entertainment and the merfolk as well. Very nice atmosphere!

Last night we went to see http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/9fe447c8-7005-4612-a6ad-2d7dd25254e6/ -...

Last night we went to see http://www.fringeworld.com.au/program/event/9fe447c8-7005-4612-a6ad-2d7dd25254e6/ - Adventures of The Improvised Sherlock Holmes.  This was pretty dear to my heart, because I'm very fond of Sherlock and of improv - so seeing it all come together was pretty neat.

SIr Arthur Conan Doyle hands out cards to write a title of his unpublished Holmes story on, which they'll then, if drawn, turn into reality. While I was a little disappointed that my suggestion of The Case of the Gabardine Life Preserver wasn't drawn from the hat we were soon drawn into the mysterious case of the Missing Mobile Phone.

The cast was lively and playful, full of esoteric bits of Victoriana trivia and not above trying to trip one another up from time to time. Inviting two characters to dinner when they were played by the same person, for example, all taken in good humour and to audience merriment.

There were bits where an actor would pause, squint and try to work out if something was invented yet, a familiar feeling to anyone rpging or writing in the era. What's clear is that these actors love the stories just as much as we do, and are revelling in the chance to play in Doyle's creation.

Me to "Sir Arthur Conan Doyle' - "I'm a great fan of your work"
'Sir Arthur Conan Doyle' - "Yes, I'm a great fan of myself."

There's shows on tonight, tomorrow and Saturday. I'm surprised it hasn't sold out.

Highly recommended 8.5 and going on a treasure hunt with Dr Joseph Bell on the Sid and Nancy Scale.

#fringeworld   #fringeworld2016

Not actually WABA affiliated but Grug is gauging interest.

Not actually WABA affiliated but Grug is gauging interest.
https://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1527294/are-you-interested-regular-wargame-meet/page/1

Garry is once again hosting this week whilst Elaine is away.

Garry is once again hosting this week whilst Elaine is away. Steveg will give lifts to those that require it, and we will continue with this beta testing. Derrig the Strangler had better look out!

We've got no Elaine this week - would you care to host once more before we go back to Glendalough?

Another one Paul?

Another one Paul?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToszoJDCHgQ

WPP2016 - Week 06 - Flowing

WPP2016 - Week 06 - Flowing

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron S , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

#WPP2016
#WPP2016-Wk-06-Flowing

They were very good live.

They were very good live.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us6YWoE0674

On February 14th Rob and I visited the Kransky Sisters last show at the Fringe, and we were very glad we went.

On February 14th Rob and I visited the Kransky Sisters last show at the Fringe, and we were very glad we went.

The Kransky Sisters are an odd trio of performers - I first saw them on Spicks & Specks in passing and thought their humor was very amusing, and a little close to home for some of my relatives.  But they stuck in my head from that one performance I saw years ago and when they came up in the Fringe I really wanted to see them.

Imagine 3 rather dotty old and somewhat sheltered spinster sisters with an unusual upbringing from the wilds of Queensland. Add to this rather lovely singing voices, slightly eerie pleasantness and the ability to play standard and non standard instruments. Also the hottest tuba solo you may ever hear.

I'm always interested in non standard instruments - the 60's vintage reed keyboard I think it was, some lovely theremin qualities from the musical saw, a kitchen pot and also a toilet brush. And classical instruments being played in a non standard way - some very lively tuba playing too, to cap it off.

Their renditions of songs they learned from the wireless are very funny and very clever. The argument two of the spinsters apparently have integrated into the middle of Bohemian Rhapsody  is a fine example of the imaginative fun that's to be had. 

And there are others. I hope to see more of this eerily endearing trio, and I really hope that they put out a CD of this Piece of Cake tour.

If there'd been CD's on sale I would have grabbed one. They did have tea towels and  such like but not quite my cup of tea.

9/10 ebullient and on the Sid and Nancy scale - a celebratory Devonshire Tea with the Adams Family after we've all rescued Cora and Clarice from Steerpike.

#fringeworld   #fringeworld2016

Happy birthday Poss!

Ask me... I dare you.

Originally shared by Jeffrey Watkins (The Next Doctor)

Ask me... I dare you.

Baby unicorn for the Baby Bestiary stretch goals, Andreas Walters

Baby unicorn for the Baby Bestiary stretch goals, Andreas Walters

Some werewolfcubs for the stretch goals for the Baby Bestiary project once more for Andreas Walters .

Some werewolfcubs for the stretch goals for the Baby Bestiary project once more for Andreas Walters .
I'm having too much fun with this. I'm taking suggestions.

A couple more for you Andreas Walters

A couple more for you Andreas Walters 

Is it just D6's you need for this Stephen Gunnell ?

Okay, now who was I supposed to be emailing with my review?

Okay, now who was I supposed to be emailing with my review?
I've lost track.

Welcome to Night Vale is a phenomenally popular podcast detailing the occurrences in a odd little desert town in the...

Welcome to Night Vale is a phenomenally popular podcast detailing the occurrences in a odd little desert town in the U.S, as heard through the broadcasts of an announcer on the community radio there.

Night Vale is a mysterious place full of strange people and creatures, and it appears to be where conspiracies go to breed, and there they breed true.

Despite the grave nature of some of the incidents Cecil the Announcer's voice adds humour and rich and resonant calm, and the writing is both funny, captivating and occasionally will say things that will make your brain turn itself inside out.

Anyway, you wouldn't think that such a podcast would transfer easily to the stage, but when Perth was fortunate enough to have their travelling stage show turn up at the Octagon last night, it certainly did.

The Octagon isn't a small theatre, and it was full. 

Entertaining music by Dessa and Aby Wolf as introduction to the evening, and later as The Weather - not music I would have thought I'd enjoy but the darkly sardonic wit in some of the lyrics and the lucent feel of the music leave me wanting more. 

Cecil, the main voice of Night Vale was hugely entertaining on stage - I really don't think anybody was disappointed in the audience. Some visual gags have been added for the stage show, and Cecil's mellifluous tones are enhanced by his just as graceful  movements and gestures on stage.

Disparition's work with the mandolin and rest of the musical background was exemplary and the supporting cast also.  

Night Vale welcomes your camera for still shots but requests that video and audio not happen. Oh, and the audience participation, join in. Yes, Australian audiences aren't that steeped in it, but it's okay, you'll have fun.

If you haven't heard the podcast and don't have time, don't worry, the performance is suitable for those who've no experience of the place.

Slick, well produced, and polished, a fine production worth seeing.

10/10 Recommended and jamming with Scully and Mulder on their 'day off' on the Sid and Nancy Scale.

Really nice photos by Rob Masters 

#welcometonightvale   #nightvale  

Monroe and Associates is a fully immersive interactive theatrical live action roleplaying experience.

Monroe and Associates is a fully immersive interactive theatrical live action roleplaying experience. It's thoroughly enjoyable, well presented and exciting. You are briefed, enter the caravan, and from then on you're in the world of Monroe and Associates, your only contact with the world outside the caravan the telephone, and various characters who may turn up to knock on your door.

There are puzzles to solve, and decisions to make. The sound and the lighting are controlled by the supporting performer and the whole thing is just great fun. If you've ever wanted to be Travis McGee, Spencer for Hire, Sam Spade or even wanted to leaf through the  Rockford Files or at least his caravan, this would be your chance. Or it would be if it wasn't as usual, sold out, and rightfully so.

I can't tell you anything about the plotline without spoiling it for you, but rest assured, you will make your own entertainment, and you will get your money's worth. You have amnesia, a hat and the key to a caravan. They tell you you're Frankie Monroe.  

This is one of the most well thought out and crafted entertainments I've ever seen.

10/10 outstanding and spending a busy day at the office of The Middleman on the Sid & Nancy scale.

#fringeworld   #fringeworld2015  
http://www.thelastgreathunt.com/monroeandassociates/

Aaaand now for something completely wireless saw the tireless crew from Flash in the Can coming together once more...

Aaaand now for something completely wireless saw the tireless crew from Flash in the Can coming together once more in honour, apparently of the mythical foley artist Siggy. Every performance they choose a Fringe performer as one of the famous Siggy's many illegitimate children to make the noises. Every performance they pick audience suggestions from a hat for main character, dark secret, starting place and a product sponsor. They then stand behind the microphones just like in the old times. Even the keyboardist participates in the show verbally.  A member of the audience is then prevailed upon to give a title.

This performance went as well as can be expected, given the character name Bailey, of Beta Centauri (that was mine!) opening in Siona's Kitchen, sponsored by Meow Mix. The title was The Beard From Your Face.

While not as scintillating as the previous performances I've seen, it was still very funny, especially with them being upstaged briefly by the guest foley artist, a very demure lass from The Improvised Sherlock Holmes.

What the performers might consider an average show is still highly entertaining and funny to the audience and the quips were running fast and thick.

At half time the keyboardist composes a ditty about a couple in the audience which is amusing and clever. As the lady admitted being attracted to her husband by his tight butt, we were all very impressed when the artist worked the words gluteus maximus into the song and made it rhyme .

There are several more shows scheduled, and they're always good. Sometimes they're absolutely brilliant. This wasn't one of them, but I'd still recommend it. Even at their worst they're still better than most.

7/10 worthwhile and listening to The Goon Show for the first time on the Sid and Nancy Scale.

Photos of some of the cast of Flash in the Can by Rob Masters.

Baby mantichora helping with the stretch goals for Andreas Walters amazing Baby Bestiary art and source book.

Baby mantichora helping with the stretch goals for Andreas Walters amazing Baby Bestiary art and source book.