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Shocked to discover that I have no record of ever doing anything on April 12th ... well not for the last dozen or so years anyway!
Thankfully, 13th April is different and I can tell that:
Shortly after I moved to this part of the world I discovered an quite unique comedy, music and theatre venue knows as the Old Profanity Showboat. It didn't last very long but provided a location for many strange and entertaining nights out. The story didn't end and, Bristol being Bristol, the eccentric venue on an an old boat was saved and known simply as the Thekla has been an integral part of the city's nightlife since 2006.
And John Otway? Known as "Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure", a unique and charismatic artist who has created some magnificent pop tunes since the 1970s. An ideal fit with the the Thekla.
As with all great gigs, it was hot, sweaty, and joyous. He's still touring!
For anyone unfamiliar with either Otway or the Thekla, these videos should give you some insight.
John Otway in 2008:
The story of the Thekla's arrival in Bristol:
Bristol is blessed with several unusual and atmospheric venues with an unexpected history. For example who would imagine that former ashpits underneath the original Bristol Temple Meads station would be an ideal theatre space?!
It was in one of these unique spaces that I experienced what I think was my first 'immersive' theatrical production, Trainspotting at the Loco Klub in Bristol.
Thankfully this wasn't immersive in that the audience was part of the action but just that the audience shared the stage and at times throughout the performance the action would take place amongst the audience. If you're familiar with the book or the film you will know that it is not at all a easy story to watch or, indeed, have played out within actual touching distance.
Without the distance of a big screen, without the bangin' pop accompaniment, without the reassurance of popular young actors playing these characters, this real, in-yer-face, real-time staging was that much more challenging, dirty, uncomfortable and consequently a whole lot more satisfying than the film.
The dank, hard, claustrophobic caverns of the Loco Klub were the ideal venue.
Thankfully, 13th April is different and I can tell that:
in 2008
I was delighted to be able to witness the phenomenon that is John Otway aboard Bristol's famous floating venue the Thekla.
And John Otway? Known as "Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure", a unique and charismatic artist who has created some magnificent pop tunes since the 1970s. An ideal fit with the the Thekla.
As with all great gigs, it was hot, sweaty, and joyous. He's still touring!
For anyone unfamiliar with either Otway or the Thekla, these videos should give you some insight.
John Otway in 2008:
The story of the Thekla's arrival in Bristol:
in 2016
Thankfully this wasn't immersive in that the audience was part of the action but just that the audience shared the stage and at times throughout the performance the action would take place amongst the audience. If you're familiar with the book or the film you will know that it is not at all a easy story to watch or, indeed, have played out within actual touching distance.
Without the distance of a big screen, without the bangin' pop accompaniment, without the reassurance of popular young actors playing these characters, this real, in-yer-face, real-time staging was that much more challenging, dirty, uncomfortable and consequently a whole lot more satisfying than the film.
The dank, hard, claustrophobic caverns of the Loco Klub were the ideal venue.
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