| The Wipers Times 23:30 - May 1 with 3788 views | JoeSoap |
Just seen the above show at the Arts Theatre off Leicester Square, probably one of the best shows I've ever seen. It was followed by a talk by the writers, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, who then took questions from the audience.
The theatre, due to my illness/disability/impending demise, upgraded our seats to the front of the circle, and refused to charge for my wife's ticket as she is my carer.
Brilliant, and true, story about WW1 which I would thoroughly recommend. |  |
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| The Wipers Times on 23:38 - May 1 with 3751 views | stickymockwell |
I've seen the film and I loved it. Hislop is a bit of an idol really.
I'm guessing the health isn't improving? All my best wishes to you Joe! [Post edited 1 May 2017 23:39]
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| The Wipers Times on 23:42 - May 1 with 3742 views | StNeotsBlue |
There was a version on BBC2 a few years ago. It was superb.
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| The Wipers Times on 23:53 - May 1 with 3721 views | JoeSoap |
| The Wipers Times on 23:38 - May 1 by stickymockwell |
I've seen the film and I loved it. Hislop is a bit of an idol really.
I'm guessing the health isn't improving? All my best wishes to you Joe! [Post edited 1 May 2017 23:39]
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Thanks Sticky, the health is being managed but will never improve, but nights like tonight make it worth doing some normal stuff. | |
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| The Wipers Times on 23:58 - May 1 with 3711 views | JoeSoap |
| The Wipers Times on 23:42 - May 1 by StNeotsBlue |
There was a version on BBC2 a few years ago. It was superb.
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I saw the TV version, that is what made me want to see the play. It took it to another level to be honest, and tonight Hislop said that it was far better now, rewritten for the stage. | |
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| The Wipers Times on 23:59 - May 1 with 3706 views | Ryorry |
| The Wipers Times on 23:53 - May 1 by JoeSoap |
Thanks Sticky, the health is being managed but will never improve, but nights like tonight make it worth doing some normal stuff. |
Very best of luck to you in the impending showdown of the Prediction League, Joe! Just 5 points needed to overhaul the leader from your current 5th place - hope it's a freescoring game! (I'll have a word with MM for you shall I? ;/ ). |  |
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| The Wipers Times on 00:15 - May 2 with 3686 views | JoeSoap |
| The Wipers Times on 23:59 - May 1 by Ryorry |
Very best of luck to you in the impending showdown of the Prediction League, Joe! Just 5 points needed to overhaul the leader from your current 5th place - hope it's a freescoring game! (I'll have a word with MM for you shall I? ;/ ). |
I've lost my touch the prediction league I'm afraid, I've gone from 2nd to 5th in the last couple of weeks. After the Burton and Newcastle results I got overly optimistic.
I'm not sure having a word with Mick will change his tactics, you could try asking Terry if he could ask the strikers to face the opposition goal. | |
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| The Wipers Times on 00:33 - May 2 with 3669 views | Ryorry |
| The Wipers Times on 00:15 - May 2 by JoeSoap |
I've lost my touch the prediction league I'm afraid, I've gone from 2nd to 5th in the last couple of weeks. After the Burton and Newcastle results I got overly optimistic.
I'm not sure having a word with Mick will change his tactics, you could try asking Terry if he could ask the strikers to face the opposition goal. |
"you could try asking Terry if he could ask the strikers to face the opposition goal."
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| The Wipers Times on 07:31 - May 2 with 3581 views | Steve_M |
| The Wipers Times on 23:53 - May 1 by JoeSoap |
Thanks Sticky, the health is being managed but will never improve, but nights like tonight make it worth doing some normal stuff. |
Glad you can feel more normal for a night out at least.
I've heard it was good, need to get myself sorted and go see it really. |  |
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| The Wipers Times on 07:40 - May 2 with 3571 views | WeWereZombies |
Fantastic to see you are still able to get out and about and commendable that you chose to exercise that ability with a serious evening at the theatre but sometimes I think serious can be a lot more rewarding than frivolous. Sounds like you made a good choice and I shall be looking out for the play if it tours. |  |
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| The Wipers Times on 08:22 - May 2 with 3534 views | JoeSoap |
| The Wipers Times on 07:31 - May 2 by Steve_M |
Glad you can feel more normal for a night out at least.
I've heard it was good, need to get myself sorted and go see it really. |
It's running until 13th May in London, but tours the country between September and November. No Ipswich dates I'm afraid, nearest would be Southend.
Really worth a trip to see though. | |
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| The Wipers Times on 15:12 - May 2 with 3462 views | Steve_M |
| The Wipers Times on 08:22 - May 2 by JoeSoap |
It's running until 13th May in London, but tours the country between September and November. No Ipswich dates I'm afraid, nearest would be Southend.
Really worth a trip to see though. |
Glad you let me know it ends in London next week or I would probably have missed it!
Booked for next week. Thanks. | |
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| The Wipers Times on 16:10 - May 2 with 3434 views | Freddies_Ears |
| The Wipers Times on 08:22 - May 2 by JoeSoap |
It's running until 13th May in London, but tours the country between September and November. No Ipswich dates I'm afraid, nearest would be Southend.
Really worth a trip to see though. |
It was on at the New Wolsey a few months ago. Absolutely superb.
NWT is very, very good for disabled access btw, with carer seats next to wheelchair spaces. |  | | |
| The Wipers Times on 16:53 - May 2 with 3410 views | EdwardStone |
| The Wipers Times on 08:22 - May 2 by JoeSoap |
It's running until 13th May in London, but tours the country between September and November. No Ipswich dates I'm afraid, nearest would be Southend.
Really worth a trip to see though. |
Thanks for the heads up Mr Soap
I shall find a nearby venue.....sounds ruddy marvellous
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| The Wipers Times on 16:57 - May 2 with 3397 views | EdwardStone |
| The Wipers Times on 16:53 - May 2 by EdwardStone |
Thanks for the heads up Mr Soap
I shall find a nearby venue.....sounds ruddy marvellous
And best wishes to you |
On in Cheltenham, just after Remembrance Day
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| The Wipers Times on 18:24 - May 2 with 3371 views | Clapham_Junction |
Someone bought me the complete set of Wipers Times issues for Christmas (reproduced in book format) and it's a great read. The humour is strikingly similar to Private Eye. |  | | |
| The Wipers Times on 23:03 - May 2 with 3285 views | Ryorry |
| The Wipers Times on 08:22 - May 2 by JoeSoap |
It's running until 13th May in London, but tours the country between September and November. No Ipswich dates I'm afraid, nearest would be Southend.
Really worth a trip to see though. |
Many thanks, will look out for it somewhere in Yorkshire (guessing it might go to WY Playhouse in Leeds). | |
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| The Wipers Times on 07:41 - May 11 with 3122 views | Steve_M |
Cheers for the heads up on this Joe, I went last night.
It really was excellent, very funny but poignant too in places. A handful of historical anachronisms but I'll let them pass. The London run is nearly finished but it's on at a few places around the country - and recommended if it's local to anyone.
http://www.uktw.co.uk/Tour/Play/The-Wipers-Times/T900497214/ | |
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