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Anyone with an interest in the history of UK rock 'n' roll is familiar with the Cavern Club and the role that Merseyside played in the story of the British Beat scene. But on a far less celebrated but no less significant path, over a small bridge on an island in the middle of the Thames, another great 60s club night played host to acts that would later make a global name for themselves. The Rolling Stones, Long John Baldry, Rod Stewart, the Small Faces, the Yardbirds and David Bowie are among the many acts who performed at the legendary Eel Pie Hotel during its 50s and 60s heyday, as did jazz greats such as Cyril Davies, Ken Colyer and Acker Bilk.In this collection of essays from the likes of Zoe Howe (music journalist), Michele Whitby (exhibition curator) and Gina Way (co-owner of the current Eel Pie Club) as well as the musicians themselves, we trace the origins of a scene that is long overdue for recognition.About the AuthorsMichele Whitby has spent most of her life in the Twickenham area. She discovered Eel Pie Island whilst looking for somewhere to set up a photographic studio after leaving college in 1988 and has never really left the place since. A jack-of-all-trades (hopefully master of some!) she has been amongst other things, a photographer, leather-worker, puzzle writer, comic-book colourist and shopkeeper. She became good friends with Arthur Chisnall around 1996 while beginning to research Eel Pie's musical past. She coauthored the book Eel Pie Island with Dan van der Vat, published in 2009. Michele has two children, Louie and Leila, and lives very happily aboard a boat on the Island, venturing off here and there to catch some live music.Zoë Howe is a writer, musician and visual artist based in Essex. Current projects include a film and book about the life and work of X-Ray Spex singer Poly Styrene. Previous books include, 'Lee Brilleaux - Rock 'n' Roll Gentleman', the bestselling 'Stevie Nicks - Visions, Dreams And Rumours', 'Barbed Wire Kisses - The Jesus and Mary Chain Story', 'Typical Girls? The Story Of The Slits', 'How's Your Dad? Living In The Shadow of a Rock Star Parent', 'Florence + The Machine - An Almighty Sound' and 'Wilko Johnson - Looking Back At Me'. She was a contributing author to 'British Beat Explosion - Rock 'n' Roll Island' and to Julien's documentary The Ecstasy Of Wilko Johnson. In 2015, Zoë joined the Doc 'n' Roll Film Festival jury, and as of 2016, she is The Blues Magazine's resident 'rock 'n' roll agony aunt'.

A dark romantic comedy about the increasing influence of pornography, developed through a two-year workshop series with young people.

Essential resource for all music fans, students of gender studies, music, and anyone wishing to start a a girl band.

When Patrick McGoohan first hit UK screens starring as the Danger Man in 1960 audiences were immediately impressed by his fiery persona and on-screen charisma. By the time he took on the role of Number 6 in cult show The Prisoner his fanbase was global, Hollywood beckoned and many of the actors and directors that he worked with regarded him as enigmatic genius. But who was this man who had worked variously as a chicken farmer and bank clerk before launching a hugely successful acting career simply by chance? In NOT A NUMBER Rupert Booth reveals the true character of a man known for his peculiar off-screen behaviour as much for his acting, directing and writing abilities. Why was he so puritanical, refusing to even kiss a woman for any part he played? Why did he identify so greatly with the individual's need to assert himself in the face of suppression and mediocrity and how has he become an icon of subversion? A timely exploration of the man whose declaration 'I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, de-briefed or numbered!' continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first uttered with such conviction. ~ Up-to-date biography of Patrick McGoohan celebrating the life of an extraordinary character. ~ Including photographs and interviews with leading directors, actors and industry insiders from his hit TV series The Prisoner and Danger Man as well as commentary from friends and colleagues. ~ Essential resource for film students, fans of McGoohan and building on the success of The Prisoner remake in 2009 starring Ian McKellan and Jim Caviezel and introducing many new fans to the original series.

Separated from his parents who are deported by the Nazis, David struggles to survive, alone, hungry and scared, until he eventually finds his way to the city of Warsaw. There he learns from other Jewish boys how to work in the black market, dodging the police and the Gestapo until the terrible day comes when the Warsaw ghetto is cleared and everyone is herded onto trains for the long trip to the camps. Will David survive? Can he outwit them one more time?Shortlisted for The Marsh Award for Children's Literature in Translation.

A series of monologues for young people to perform. 'First Date' by Anne-Marie O'Connor: Sometimes friendship comes with a heavy price tag. 'Getting It Right' by Peter Spafford: Luke can't choose between his shirts, let alone his parents. 'Results Day' by Aelish Michael - Karly's mum thinks she's an angel, but what if she flaps her wings? 'Close To Home' by Mary Cooper - Jay's little sister is pregnant and he's livid - who's he going to punish? 'Weighed Down' by Carla Monvid-Jenkinson/ Mary Cooper - When Claire's dad left, she thought that he was all she would lose; 'Giggsy's Legs' by Michael Harvey - Do you choose everything you are or does it choose you?

Tina's life in Germany had been so happy, it never occurred to her that one day her parents might split. Or - worse still - send her back to Greece to live with her grandmother!But Tina doesn't mind anything anymore. She's found the answer. With the help of her friend Wick, and a really amazing little blue pill... then lots more amazing little pills... then lots of really incredible lies...Sometimes it's as if she's in heaven, sometimes she's crashing back down to earth, and now - there's no return. Or is there?

Ryan''s just got his license. He''s in the car with his mates.Tara likes to go running. She''s on her way back home. Neither of them is paying much attention... The accident that follows impacts many lives...A moving story of recovery by one of New Zealand''s top children''s writers.

(Winner of the Writers' Guild New Writing Encouragement Award) Topical play about terrorism and its aftermath.Inspired by Jo Berry, whose father was killed in the 1984 Brighton Bomb and Patrick Magee who planted that bomb. In 2000, they met for the first time to promote understanding and conflict resolution. They have continued their dialogue ever since.At sixteen, she was shell-shocked and caught in the blast. Now the bomber's waiting on the other side of the door.THE BOMB is a journey into the minds of two extraordinary people - one who destroys lives, the other who forgives the unforgivable.

A unique and ground-breaking collection of plays.