Wossname -- September 2016 -- main issue
News and reviews about the works of Sir Terry Pratchett
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Newsletter of the Klatchian Foreign Legion
September 2016 (Volume 19, Issue 9, Post 1)
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WOSSNAME is a free publication offering news, reviews, and all the other
stuff-that-fits pertaining to the works of Sir Terry Pratchett.
Originally founded by the late, great Joe Schaumburger for members of
the worldwide Klatchian Foreign Legion and its affiliates, including the
North American Discworld Society and other continental groups, Wossname
is now for Discworld and Pratchett fans everywhere in Roundworld.
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Editor in Chief: Annie Mac
News Editor: Vera P
Newshounds: Mogg, Sir J of Croydon Below, the Shadow, Mss C, Alison not
Aliss
Staff Writers: Asti, Pitt the Elder, Evil Steven Dread, Mrs Wynn-Jones
Staff Technomancers: Jason Parlevliet, Archchancellor Neil, DJ Helpful
Book Reviews: Annie Mac, Drusilla D'Afanguin, Your Name Here
Puzzle Editor: Tiff (still out there somewhere)
Bard in Residence: Weird Alice Lancrevic
Emergency Staff: Steven D'Aprano, Jason Parlevliet
World Membership Director: Steven D'Aprano (in his copious spare time)
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INDEX:
01) QUOTES OF THE MONTH
02) EDITOR'S LETTER
03) ODDS AND SODS
04) DISCWORLD GAMES NEWS
05) DISCWORLD PLAYS NEWS
06) DISCWORLD MEETING GROUPS NEWS
07) ALZHEIMER'S NEWS
08) AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE
09) DISCWORLD ARTS AND CRAFTS NEWS
10) IMAGES OF THE MONTH
11) CLOSE
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01) QUOTES OF THE MONTH
"Terry reveals an all-too-sad truth about our relationship to religion,
power and personal/national identity. However, his handling of such
heavy material is still great fun, and offers many brilliant visuals of
which I hope to have captured an inkling."
– illustrator Omar Rayyan, commenting on his work on the Folio Society's
illuminated Small Gods
"The current WWF estimates of surviving orang-utan populations are:
6,600 in Sumatra and 54,000 in Borneo."
– Melbourne Zoo
"Whether or not you agree with Terry Pratchett's outspoken views on
assisted suicide, it is hard to argue with his logic for living a good
life right up until death and dying, as far possible, in your own terms."
– Secret Scribbler, in a Guardian review of The Shepherd's Crown
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02) LETTER FROM YOUR EDITOR
This might just be the latest-posted issue of Wossname ever – certainly
the latest-posted in my term of editorship. Many apologies! There are
also some features I had hoped to complete that will have to wait, such
as our reviews of the Discworld Colouring Book (marvellous!) and The
Witch's Vacuum Cleaner (excellent, even better than Dragons at Crumbling
Castle, highly recommended); keep an eye on the Wossname blog
(_http://wossname.dreamwidth.org/_) for updates, and of course those
will be included in the October issue... which I will try to post out on
time!
More and more amateur theatre companies around the world are performing
Discworld plays. It's heartwarming to see that the number of different
Discworld plays is also on the increase: while Wyrd Sisters remains the
primary go-to (and is becoming a Halloween season tradition in ever more
places), companies are now tackling a more diverse range including Carpe
Jugulum, Mort, Amazing Maurice, Going Postal, The Wee Free Men and ever
more. What an excellent way of keeping the Terry Pratchett legacy alive,
and long may it continue! See section 5 for a round-up of the latest
productions.
From heartwarming to heart-breaking: Monty Python co-founder Terry
Jones, noted as much for his latter career as a telly presenter, author
and keen amateur historian, has been diagnosed with the dementia variant
known as primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and can no longer perform or
give interviews. PCA robbed our favourite writer of his ability to
physically write; PPA has robbed a beloved presenter/performer of his
ability to perform. That the public know of Terry Jones' plight at all
is a testament to the ceaseless Alzheimer's activism to which Sir Pterry
dedicated so much of his final time and energy, and is a stark reminder
that he may well be remembered as much for that activism as for his writing.
Right, on with the show!
– Annie Mac, Editor
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03) ODDS AND SODS
3.1 DRAGON AWARD
A new award for The Shepherd's Crown, and one that I'd hope Sir Pterry
would have appreciated, despite its keeping company with some very dodgy
works – Best Young Adult / Middle Grade Novel at the inaugural Dragon
Awards:
"This year's inaugural Dragon Awards were handed out today at Dragon Con
in Atlanta, Georgia. The winners show a remarkable contrast to the
recipients of this year's Hugo Award winners, one of the major awards in
science fiction and fantasy literature. The Dragon Awards were
instituted earlier this year in conjunction with the convention's 30th
anniversary. The award is designed to be a "true reflection of the works
that are genuinely most beloved by the core audience," the larger fan
world, rather than the core literary circles that help choose the Nebula
Awards and Hugo Awards. The Dragon Awards opened nominations and voting
to the general public..."
http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/4/12794666/dragon-award-dragoncon-david-weber-terry-pratchett
3.2 BEAUTIFUL NEW "ILLUMINATED" FOLIO SOCIETY NOVEL: SMALL GODS
The Folio Society continues its offerings of Discworld books with a
stunning "illuminated" edition of Small Gods, once again featuring the
work of illustrator Omar Rayyan. The Guardian has a feature on it, with
reproductions of some of the illustrations. In these, Mr Rayyan seems to
me to have channelled the look of Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins in the
Middle Earth films, and I think this is a good thing: it brings a new,
very human warmth to the character of Brutha. The Folio Society editions
aren't exactly cheap, but if you can afford to spend a bit more on
something truly special, this is a must-have!
The Guardian feature: http://bit.ly/2d1a3nj
The Folio Society link for the illuminated Small gods:
http://www.foliosociety.com/book/SLL
3.3 REVIEWS: THE SHEPHERD'S CROWN
Somehow we missed this one back in July! A deeply thoughtful review of
The Shepherd's Crown in The Guardian by "Secret Scribbler":
"There was certainly an autumnal breeze which seemed to stroke the pages
of Terry Pratchett's forty-first and final Discworld novel, much like
the penultimate Long Earth story published earlier last summer. The
Shepherd's Crown whispered of things unsaid, of time running out, of not
being able to leave things exactly the way one wanted. In many ways it
is an imperfect, unfinished novel... Everything is set for an epic clash
between good and evil. Yet this is no Middle Earth or Narnia; much of
the rest of the novel is devoted to Tiffany's backbreaking day-to-day
work. In Pratchett's world, witches perform the role of a comprehensive
health service, free at the point of need (paid for through favours and
kindness), fully integrated with social care like something out of Andy
Burnham's wildest dreams. They perform messy, practical, essential
services – caring for the sick, ushering babies into the world and
escorting people out with as much gentleness as possible, trimming the
toenails of lonely old men. Tiffany is spread thin and pulled in
disparate directions by her passion for her work; her sense of loyalty
to her family; her tentative relationship with medical student Preston.
Besides, Terry Pratchett has little time for unadulterated evil in the
style of Sauron or the White Witch, though his writing is incandescent
with rage against stupidity and cruelty... Is this actually a good
novel? To some extent, it doesn't really matter. For a Discworld
aficionado, the book's very existence is a kind of miracle, like an
unexpected letter addressed just to you..."
http://bit.ly/2bXsqcL
...and a somewhat bizarre (in my opinion, at any rate – Ed.)
analysis/review of The Shepherd's Crown, by one Peter L. Edman in the
University Bookman:
"It is a testimony to the previous forty tales in the Discworld fantasy
universe that the flaws of this story do not completely overshadow its
wistful pleasures, at least for the long-time Pratchett reader... The
Tiffany novels are targeted at the young adult market, and despite the
fantasy tropes of elves and witches, I suspect that the greatest strain
on suspension of disbelief for the average reader in Britain and America
is Tiffany's bone-deep connection with her land and heritage. But the
railroad has come to the Discworld; cold iron is transforming or
bypassing the ancient traditions. She must somehow choose what to
preserve... Pratchett has been accused—inaccurately—of writing escapist
fiction, but it seems no escape is permitted to those disturbed by the
dissolution of gender roles and gender identity—the latest effects of
the elites' dismemberment of Western culture. Among other examples in
the novel, Tiffany takes on a new apprentice, Geoffrey, a boy who
eschews traditional roles and wants to be a witch. He is presented as
calm and quiet, good with the elderly and with babies, a vegetarian, a
natural peacemaker driven by the winds of destiny. He demonstrates no
romantic interests. Pratchett's remaining skills do, if barely, keep
Geoffrey from becoming a stock allegorical figure of the New Tolerance..."
http://www.kirkcenter.org/index.php/bookman/article/the-last-pratchett
3.4 THIEF OF TIME REVIEW
By Sam Jordison in The Guardian:
"Some humans would do anything to see if it was possible to do it. If
you put a large switch in some caves somewhere, with a sign on it saying
'End-of-the-World Switch. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH', the paint wouldn't even
have time to dry. Imagine also a world in which 'democracy at work' is
really just reckless and mindless chaos. Imagine a world in which one of
the chief aspects of humanity is, as noted by Death (a character with so
much gravitas that he always speaks with caps-lock on): 'ARROGANCE,
PRIDE AND STUPIDITY.' Sounds familiar, doesn't it? So familiar that
reading Thief of Time after the Brexit vote is a strange, disconcerting
experience for me. I've just finished the novel and I felt at times that
Pratchett, who died in 2015, must have foreseen our current sad story.
But it also felt like he was bringing good news. Alongside a few stern
words about our collective idiocy, the great writer had a message of
hope. Someone in Thief of Time does inevitably push that awful button –
which in fact concerns a clock that traps time rather than cuing Article
50– but he reassures us with: “We can learn. That's how humans become
humans.” We may do bad things, but there's also something about humanity
that helps us go on. It's a comforting thought. But even without my
current political obsessions and fears, I'm certain that I'd find other
kinds of solace in this wonderful novel. Pratchett understood human
nature, for better or for worse. I imagine future generations will be
seeing their own mistakes in this novel, just as clearly as I've seen
our own. And I find such thoughts comforting: there's nothing new about
folly. Humans have always got it wrong, but we've generally muddled
through too.
"There are other reasons to find hope in Thief of Time, chief among them
that it's a delight to read. The story is as complicated, daft,
hilarious and satisfying as vintage PG Wodehouse: part kung fu epic,
part philosophical novel, part mind-bending experiment with chaos theory
(and a piss-take of those three things)... it's a lampoon. But it's also
full of warmth and sympathy. The same is true of the rest of the book.
Pratchett may think us fools – but he still likes us. That too is
consoling..."
http://bit.ly/2cHcGtT
3.5 REVIEW: SERIOUSLY FUNNY, THE ENDLESSLY QUOTABLE TERRY PRATCHETT
By Karen Jones on Starts at 60:
"Always clever with his witty sayings, some of Terry Pratchett's best
quotes adorn the pages of this beautiful little compilation. Divided
into categories of Human nature, Romance, Learning and Wisdom, Success,
Life and Death, Animals, Religion, Politics, and last but not least,
Words and Writing. There are 130 pages of gorgeous, pithy, astute quotes
about life and living... I suppose Seriously funny. The endlessly
quotable Terry Pratchett could be classed as a coffee table book. As a
compilation, it is the perfect size to carry around in your pocket or to
leave on your bedside table. It is the sort of book that the reader will
want to pick up often just to enjoy a clever quote, or to cheer
themselves up when they need a laugh. The depth of wisdom and the scope
of wicked humour is a great reminder of the incredible creative talent
of the author himself. His imagination seemed to be so vast, his
parodies of real life so astute and funny, it is a sad loss that he has
now passed away..."
https://startsat60.com/stories/entertain/books/saturday-on-the-couch-seriously-funny
3.6 A GOOD DISCWORLD QUIZ
In The Guardian, a good Discworld quiz (with a nod to general Pratchett
titles) features a number of questions, among them:
"What was the name of Pratchett's first published short story, published
when he was a teenager? ... Which children's book was Good Omens
initially intended to be a parody of? ... Eric is a parody of which
classic tale? ... Which classic rock album cover does the cover for Soul
Music resemble? ... A collection of travel stories called 'What I Did On
My Holiday' became a revolutionary text in which Discworld book? ...
What does the motto NVNC ID VIDES, NVNC NE VIDES, carved above the doors
of Unseen University, mean?"
http://bit.ly/2d3XuYs
3.7 UNSEEN UNIVERSITY, THE SCHOOL TO CHOOSE
On Epic Stream, a listicle of "10 Awesome Schools from Sci-fi and
Fantasy That'd Never Get Boring" gives high marks to UU:
"The school of Wizardry in Terry Pratchett's Discworld universe is
another magical one, but unlike Hogwarts, nobody bothers to pretend they
know what the hell they're doing. We see a lot of weird experiments with
magic rather than busywork. The wizards who run the place are reckless
and a bit unhinged, but I'd want to go there anyway. I mean, it has the
best library ever- you can read every book ever written in the past,
present and future. This library is also run by
former-wizard-turned-orangutan. One drawback is that there aren't many
women attending, so girls might feel pretty awkward (and the lack of
women and general celibacy might be a bummer for any dudes interested in
girls as well). Due to the strict gender divide in the magical culture
of Discworld, it was quite a while before the first girl attended the
university (her name was Eskarina Smith). Witches in Discworld operate
differently from wizards and don't really do formal higher education.
Thanks to Eskarina's trailblazing, though, girls presumably can attend
the school now, even if they're currently in the minority. .."
http://bit.ly/2cv3BQI
3.8 MORE DANGER TO WILD ORANGUTANS THAN THOUGHT
Fresh – and distressing – news about the plight of orangutans in the wild:
"The new Apes Seizures Database paints a more detailed picture,
compiling figures for any seizure of a great ape in an unlawful
situation dating back to 2005. 'It's definitely a staggering number,
it's larger than we expected,' said Doug Cress from the Great Ape
Survival Partnership, who have put together the new database. 'We're
finding that it's really averaging about two seizures a week around the
world. That may seem small but the usual ratio for a chimpanzee is that
to get one alive you've had to kill five or 10, for gorillas it's like
four to one. That extrapolates quickly to a lot of dead in the wild.'
"Orang-utans were by far the most commonly captured animals, accounting
for 67% of seizures by the authorities. It's believed that habitat
destruction in Borneo and Sumatra has seen large numbers flushed out of
the forests. The conversion of their natural homes into palm oil
plantations or for pulp and paper has made the orangutans easy prey for
those who want to trade them illegally..."
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-37513707
And speaking of our favourite orange apes, at Melbourne's Federation
Square there will be a protest, palm oil labelling petition signing, and
display of 1,000 cuddly orangutan toys from on Tuesday 4th October 2016:
"Food manufacturers are still allowed to include palm oil as a vegetable
oil on their labels. So you don't realise you may be contributing to the
deaths of over 1,000 orangutans a year as their habitat, and that of
Sumatran Elephants and Tigers is destroyed through unsustainable palm
oil production. Later this year selected Australian Ministers will meet
to decide whether Australia will once and for all label palm oil on food
products. Add your name to the growing list of over 30,000 Australians
who support palm oil labelling."
http://www.zoo.org.au/get-involved/act-for-wildlife/dont-palm-us-off
http://www.zoo.org.au/palmoil/label
...and here be a report from the Melbourne Zoo's World Orangutan Day
celebration/information event in August:
http://www.zoo.org.au/news/world-orang-utan-day
3.9 MONSTROUS PRODUCTIONS, ROUNDWORLD'S THEATRICAL DISCWORLD FUNDRAISERS
A lovely feature on Cardiff's Monstrous Productions, who have so far
raised more than £20,000 for dementia research through putting on
Discworld plays:
"A Cardiff-based theatre company has raised over £20,000 by staging
theatrical versions of the late Sir Terry Pratchett's works with all
proceeds going to the charity he was patron of, Alzheimer's Research UK.
Monstrous Productions Theatre Company has been putting on adaptations of
Pratchett's works since 2012. Their latest play, ‘Going Postal', was
performed at The Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff, over four nights in August.
It raised over £3,000 for the UK's leading dementia research charity,
helping the group to reach their fundraising goal of £20,000. Amy
Davies, 31, is co-founder and co-director at the company. She directed
her first Terry Pratchett play, ‘Monstrous Regiment', with Cardiff
University's drama society, Act One, while studying for her Master's
degree. The success led to a flood of requests from fans, wanting them
to stage more. Now an assistant psychologist with the NHS, Amy has
directed seven plays with Monstrous Productions. It was decided from the
beginning that all proceeds from the performances should go to
Alzheimer's Research UK. Pratchett became a patron of the charity after
he was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called Posterior Cortical
Atrophy in 2007... Zoe Baggott, Regional Fundraising Officer at
Alzheimer's Research UK, said: 'Monstrous Productions is an amazing
group. We're so grateful to them for supporting Alzheimer's Research UK.
Not only are they a talented bunch, but they're extremely generous too.
225,000 people in the UK will develop dementia this year – that's one
every three minutes. With enough research, we can beat this devastating
condition.'..."
http://www.charitytoday.co.uk/pratchett-players-raise-20000-dementia-research/
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04) DISCWORLD GAMES NEWS
From the Backspindle gang, makers of the "Guards! Guards!" and "Clacks"
games, have a special offer for UK buyers:
"Free Shipping during October... The Clacks have won! Postal Office
charges for Backspindle Games ordered for UK addresses in October 2016
are FREE! This includes our our new acclaimed puzzle game 'Codinca'
(recently named the Number 1 themeless game) by the Dice Tower's Sam
Healey. Please note: Games ordered between 11-17 October will be
dispatched between 19-20 October.
"Discworld Combos: we are very aware everyone likes a bargain, so we are
delighted to confirm we have created a Special Offer for those of you
who would like to purchase a copy of Clacks! together with a copy of
Guards! Guards! The total discount is £10.00 of the total retail price.
(While stocks of Guards! Guards! last)
You can access this bargain here:
http://www.backspindlegames.com/multigames/ "
Other news, for buyers in America: "Our US partner Ninja Division
(_http://ninjadivision.com/_) now has 'all of our games' back in stock:
http://ninjadivision.com/backspindle-games/ "
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05) DISCWORLD PLAYS NEWS
EDITOR'S NOTE:
A reminder from last month's main issue: "April 2018 would have seen Sir
Terry Pratchett's 70th birthday. He had a well-known connection with the
theatre, and so to celebrate, why not put on a play? Local theatre
companies around the world can use this month to stage any Discworld
play, in a great big celebration and commemoration of Sir Terry's life
and work. I discussed the idea with Colin Smythe at the DW Convention
2016, and he said it was a good one, go for it. So here we are, going
for it. Let everybody know, and book the performance slot at the next
planning meeting at your local theatre group!"
There's a Facebook event page for this, which can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/events/580653112059960/
To view the original announcement, go to
http://discworld.livejournal.com/1107951.html
5.1 NEW: TAMAHER IN CARDIFF (FEBRUARY 2017)
Monstrous Productions carry on from strength to strength! Next up is
their February 2017 production of The Amazing Maurice and his Educated
Rodents. Stay tuned for updates...
When: 22nd–25th February 2017
Venue: The Gate Theatre, Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3JW
Time: 7.30pm (2.30pm matinee on the 25th)
Tickets: £7 (£5 concession), available from http://monstrousptc.com/
5.2 NEW: WYRD SISTERS IN BRISBANE (NOVEMBER/DECEMBER)
The Brisbane Arts Theatre is going multi-Pratchett for the back end of
2016! On the heels of their forthcoming production of Guards! Guards! in
October and early November, they will be presenting Wyrd Sisters only a
few weeks later!
When: 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th November and 4th–6th December 2017
Venue:
Time: 8pm Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays; 6.30pm Sunday matinees (29th
November and 6th December)
Tickets: Adults $31, Concession $25, Group 10+ $25, Group 75+ $20, Gold
Members $15, Members $25, Student Rush $10 (10 mins before curtain).
"Members can redeem their included season tickets for this show. There
are no refunds or exchanges once tickets have been purchased." Tickets
are not yet available. Watch this space for updates...
http://www.artstheatre.com.au/show/wyrdsisters
5.3 NEW: WYRD SISTERS IN BATH (OCTOBER)
The Bathford Players, an amateur company of 50 years' experience, will
present their production of Wyrd Sisters this month.
"Adapted by Stephen Briggs, and produced by Ken Tatem, this has been
selected specifically to use as many members of the Players as possible
in a large cast to celebrate our 50'th anniversary."
When: 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd October 2016
Venue: Bathford Village Hall, Church Street, Bathford, Bath BA1 7RS
Time: 7.30pm all shows
Tickets: £8, available from the Bathford village shop (01225 859111), or
online at http://bathfordplayers.weebly.com/ticket-sales.html
There's also a Facebook event page at
https://www.facebook.com/events/1667203456939738/
http://bathfordplayers.weebly.com/
5.4 NEW: GUARDS! GUARDS! IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA (OCTOBER/NOVEMBER)
"ARENAarts presents its 7th foray into the universe of Discworld
Productions. GUARDS! GUARDS! A villainous plot to rule. A city under
siege. A dragon on the loose. Adapted from Terry Pratchett's comic
fantasy novel, this a fun production for lovers of silliness!"
When: 21st October–6th November 2016
Venue: LC Theatre, 60 Cleaver Terrace, Belmont, W.A. 6104
Time: all evening shows (21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th October, and 3rd, 4th &
5th November) 8pm; all matinees (23rd & 30th October and 6th November) 2pm
Tickets: $22 (concessions $16, children $10, groups of 10+ $15p/p),
available online at
https://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingDates.aspx?eid=206909
For further information, contact Simon James 08 9399 9947
arenaarts at hotmail.com.au
5.5 NEW: CARPE JUGULUM IN SUFFOLK (NOVEMBER)
The Quaysiders theatre company will be staging their production of Carpe
Jugulum in November.
"Having previously staged both 'Mort' and 'Maskerade' this time we
continue to follow the antics of Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Agnes
Nitt as they face their most treacherous foes in the shape of a family
of 'modern' vampires. The Vampires are determined to take over the
Kingdom of Lancre, and their despicable plan seems to be working… but
they hadn't reckoned on the formidable Granny Weatherwax."
When: 10th–12th November 2016
Venue: Seagull Theatre, Morton Road, Pakefield, NR33 OGH
Time: 7.30pm all shows
Tickets: £9 (£8 concessions), available online at
http://intelligent-tickets.co.uk/index.php?th=gl
For more information, ring 01502 589726 or email info at theseagull.co.uk
http://www.theseagull.co.uk/event/carpe-jugulam/
5.6 NEW: WYRD SISTERS IN NEWPORT, WALES (NOVEMBER)
The Newport Playgoers Society are staging their production of Wyrd
Sisters in November!
When: 15th–19th November
Venue: Dolman Theatre, Kingsway, Newport, NP20 1HY
Time: 7.15pm (evening shows); 2.30pm (Saturday 19th matinee)
Tickets: £12.50 (students £8.50, concessions £11), available online at
http://bit.ly/2dDR5kr – there is a booking fee of £2.00 per per transaction.
"For more information about this performance, please contact the Dolman
Theatre on 01633 263670."
http://www.dolmantheatre.co.uk/show.aspx?id=298
There is also a Facebook event for the play:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1232819446770130/
About the Playgoers Society, who have been performing plays since 1924:
http://www.dolmantheatre.co.uk/newport-playgoers-society.aspx
5.7 NEW: TAMAHER IN LEEDS (NOVEMBER)
Leeds Children's Theatre, "a voluntary drama society, producing quality
drama for children of all ages since 1935", are presenting their
production of The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents in November!
When: 16th–19th November 2016
Venue: Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square,
Leeds, LS2 3AD
Time: 7pm (16th–18th), noon and 5pm on Saturday 19th
Tickets: £11 (£10 concessions), Family (2+2) £40. There is an early bird
£1 reduction "if booked before 23 October 2016 (n/a to our coach
inclusive deals)" Tickets are available for purchase in person at the
City Centre Box Office, Leeds Town Hall LS1 3AD from 10am – 6pm Monday
to Saturday – telephone (0113) 376 0318; email boxoffice at leeds.gov.uk –
also, an event Box Office will be open on the ground floor of the
Carriageworks Theatre from 1 hour before show start time. To purchase
tickets online, go to http://www.amazingmaurice.info/tickets.html
http://www.amazingmaurice.info/
5.8 NEW: MORT IN HARROGATE (NOVEMBER/DECEMBER)
The Woodlands Drama Group will be staging their production of Mort in
November and December!
When: 30th November–3rd December 3 2016
Venue: The Studio At Harrogate Theatre, 6 Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1
1QF (email: boxoffice at harrogatetheatre.co.uk)
Time: 7.45pm evening shows; 2.30pm Saturday matinee
Tickets: all tickets £10, available from
http://www.woodlandsdramagroup.co.uk/tickets/ or http://bit.ly/2di6RSA
or by phoning the theatre's Box Office (01423 502116)
http://www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk/whats-on/Mort-Presented-by-Woodlands-Drama-Group
5.9 NEW: CARPE JUGULUM IN NOTTINGHAM (MARCH 2017)
The Lace Market Youth Theatre present Carpe Jugulum, "a pastiche of
vampire literature playing with mythic archetypes and featuring a tongue
in cheek reversal of 'vampyre' subculture with young vampires who wear
bright clothes, drink wine and stay up till noon", in March 2017.
When: 22nd–25th March 2017
Venue: The Lace Market Theatre, Halifax Place, Nottingham NG1 1QN
Time: 7.30pm all evening shows; 2.30pm Saturday 25th matinee
Tickets: £11 (£10 concessions), available online at
http://bit.ly/2dIKhod or by phoning 0115 950 7201
https://lacemarkettheatre.co.uk/LaceMarketTheatre.dll/WhatsOn
5.10 REMINDER: FEET OF CLAY IN ADELAIDE, FOURECKS (OCTOBER/NOVEMBER)
Adelaide's famous Unseen Theatre will be staging Feet of Clay as their
next Pratchett production!
"It's Murder in Discworld!—which ordinarily is no big deal. But what
bothers Commander Samuel Vimes, Head of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, is
that the unusual deaths of three harmless old men do not bear the clean,
efficient marks of the Assassins' Guild. But that's only the start…
someone is slowly poisoning the Patrician. No one knows who, no one
knows why and, worst of all no one knows how – he just gets weaker and
weaker. Added to that, the City Watch has got problems of its own.
There's a werewolf suffering from Pre-Lunar Tension, Corporal Nobbs is
hobnobbing with the nobs, and there's something really strange about the
new dwarf recruit – especially his earrings and eyeshadow. Who can you
trust when there are mobs on the streets, plotters in the dark and all
the clues point the wrong way? Nevertheless, Sam Vimes has got to find
out not only whodunit, but howdunit too. He's not even sure what they
dun. But soon as he knows what the questions are, he's going to want
some answers. We don't want to give anything away, but Vimes may find
that the truth is not out there at all. In fact, it may be inside – but
inside what? or should we say whom?"
When: 21st October–5th November 2016 (preview Friday 21st October;
opening night 22nd October 22; then season continues Wed.–Sat. to 5th
November)
Venue: Bakehouse Theatre, 255 AngasStreet, Adelaide
Time: 7.30pm all shows
Tickets: Adults $22; Concession $18; Groups (6+) $16; TRev $16; Preview
$15, available online at http://bakehousetheatre.com/shows/feet-clay
http://unseen.com.au/
5.11 REMINDER: WYRD SISTERS IN EAST GRINSTEAD (OCTOBER)
The Ace Theatre Company will stage Wyrd Sisters in October. They have
put an extra measure of their hearts into this production!
When: 20th – 22nd October 2016
Venue: Chequer Mead Theatre, De La Warr Road, East Grinstead, West
Sussex RH19 3BS
Time: all evening shows 7.30pm; matinee on Saturday 22nd, 2.30pm
Tickets: evening shows £13 (£11 concessions); Saturday matinee £11 (£9
concessions), available from the Box Office by phoning 01342 302000, by
email to tickets at chequermead.org.uk, or online at
http://www.chequermead.org.uk/whats-on/theatre/event/?e=364967&cat=
(click on the desired date button to purchase)
http://www.chequermead.org.uk/
5.12 REMINDER: GUARDS! GUARDS! IN BRISBANE (OCTOBER/NOVEMBER)
The Brisbane Arts Theatre takes on yet another Discworld play later this
year, in October and November: "From the legendary author Sir Terry
Pratchett comes the eighth novel in the Discworld series and first
featuring the Ankh-Morpork City Watch. Long believed extinct, a superb
specimen, The Noble Dragon has appeared in Discworld's greatest city.
Not only does this unwelcome visitor have a nasty habit of charbroiling
everything in its path, in rather short order it is crowned King (it is
a noble dragon, after all). With some help from an orangutan librarian,
it is the task of the Night Watch to overpower the secret brotherhood
and restore order to the kingdom in this fantastical Discworld adventure."
When: 8th October through 12th November 2016
Venue: Brisbane Arts Theatre, 210 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Time: 8pm Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays (except 10th November); 6.30pm
Sundays (16th & 30th October)
Tickets: Adults $31, Concession $25, Group 10+ $25, Group 75+ $20,
Student Rush $10(10 mins before curtain), available online at
http://bit.ly/1QGbXBF
http://www.artstheatre.com.au/show/guardsguards
5.13 REMINDER: MORT IN THE LAND OF FOG (NOVEMBER)
Paeroa Little Theatre's major production for 2016 will be Mort. Stay
tuned for updates, as there is still no information available for times
and tickets...
When: 9th–18th November 2016
Venue: Paeroa Little Theatre, 1 Francis Street, Paeroa 3600, th North
Island, Land of Fog, er, New Zealand
Time: TBA
Tickets: TBA
http://www.facebook.com/PaeroaLittleTheatre/
5.14 VAGUELY NEW-ISH: WYRD SISTERS IN BOLTON, LANCS (MARCH 2017)
Bolton Little Theatre, "a vibrant amateur theatre company run by
members" since 1931, will be staging their production of Wyrd Sisters
next March.
When: 6th–11th March 2017
Venue: Bolton Little Theatre, Hanover Street, Bolton BL1 4TG
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 (Monday night 3 for 2 special), available at
boltonlittletheatre.ticketsource.co.uk – group bookings of 10+ (£9)
should be booked through the Box Office. “You can book at Bolton Little
Theatre box office in person or by telephone on Monday night from 7.30
to 9pm and Friday mornings from 10.30 to 12 noon – no extra charge if
paying by cash or cheque and you can book during the run of the plays or
you can book online at boltonlittletheatre.ticketsource.co.uk ...credit
card charges will apply. Tickets can be e-tickets (no charge) mobile
phone ticket (50p) standard post (£1.50).”
http://www.boltonlittletheatre.co.uk/terry-pratchetts-wyrd-sisters/
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06) DISCWORLD MEETING GROUPS NEWS: UPDATES AND REMINDERS
The Broken Drummers, "London's Premier Unofficially Official Discworld
Group" (motto "Nil percussio est"), meets next on Monday 3rd October
2016 at the Monkey Puzzle, 30 Southwick Street, London, W2 1JQ. There
will also be an afternoon meetup on Saturday 22nd October 2016.
The most recent meet report sounds fun!
"We met Monday night. We had several new people come along: Jeroen, who
lives in London and Richard and Andrea, two Americans who were on
holiday in Britain. We also had Cecilia, who has been once before, a
long time ago. She brought a bag of Convention goodies and handed them
out. We got a Band with Rocks In rock. Left over were two drumsticks
which we decided to leave at the pub along with our Broken Drum mascot.
Thanks to Cecilia for bringing all that stuff along. Sim appeared
sporting a new triple man-bun hairstyle. This sparked some semantic
debate over whether it was possible for a woman to have a man-bun. Sim
was very insistent that a man-bun is a distinct style rather than a bun
worn by a man. She later demonstrated how it is done.
"Chris came and brought his quiz along. When he won a quiz all those
months ago, others feared it would be too hard. He promised that his
quiz would be multiple-choice. A couple of days before the event, he
posted on Facebook that he did not say it would be easy. It turned out
to be a based on Pointless. There were a number of possible answers to
each question (note this is not what is usually meant by
"multiple-choice") and the more people who gave the same answer, the
higher the score. Failure to give a valid answer resulted in the maximum
score and there were trick questions designed to invoke this. The person
with the least points at the end was the winner. That person was me.
There were some Discworld questions but topics ranged from the Famous
Five to tectonic plates. Chris also gave us the chance to lose points
with bonus questions. I was amused by the group's horror at a sports
question. The laughably easy task of naming a country that has won the
FIFA World Cup ever was treated as objectionable. The bonus question was
to name the winner that was not a country. Many claimed not to
understand the question. Alex G. (having the advantage of a politics
degree) pointed out that there were members of FIFA who are not
technically countries. Chris confirmed that this was the solution. Many
people failed to work out the answer. And if you're now asking what it
was, I'm not going to enlighten you. I fear we are only reinforcing
stereotypes about geeks! Anyway, I won a box of Convention colouring
pencils and a picture to colour in because according to Chris,
'Multiple-choice quizzes are for children'. I will sort out a quiz for
next time and I promise it will not be all that difficult. It will
certainly lack Chris' fiendish innovations."
(sent in by Mss C. The link is
https://www.facebook.com/groups/55107511411/permalink/10154735030556412/
but you have to be signed in to Facebook to read it – Ed.)
For more information, go to http://brokendrummers.org/ or email
BrokenDrummers at gmail.com or nicholls.helen at yahoo.co.uk
*
Canberra, Australia's Discworld fan group is Drumknott's Irregulars: "We
are a newly established Terry Pratchett & Discworld social group in
Canberra called Drumknott's Irregulars. The group is open to all, people
from interstate and overseas are welcome, and our events will not be
heavily themed. Come along to dinner for a chat and good company. We
welcome people all all fandoms (and none) and we would love to see you
at one of our events, even if you're just passing through. Please
contact us via Facebook
(_https://www.facebook.com/groups/824987924250161/_) or Google Groups
(_https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/drumknotts-irregulars_) or
join us at our next event."
*
For Facebook users in Fourecks: The Victorian Discworld Klatch is "a
social group for fans of Discworld and Terry Pratchett... run by a
dedicated team who meet monthly and organise events monthly." "If you'd
like to join our events please ask to join the Klatch."
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VictorianDiscworldKlatch
*
"The Gathering of the Loonies (Wincanton chapter)" is a public Facebook
meeting group: "This group, by request of Jo in Bear will continue to be
used for future unofficial (not run by the Emporium) fan Gatherings in
Wincanton. Look here for information." [Editor's note: this is an active
group. If you use Facebook, it may be worth joining!]
https://www.facebook.com/groups/373578522834654/
*
The Pratchett Partisans are a fan group who meet monthly at either
Brisbane or Indooroopilly to "eat, drink and chat about all things
Pratchett. We hold events such as Discworld dinners, games afternoons,
Discworld photo scavenger hunts. We also attend opening night at
Brisbane Arts Theatre's Discworld plays." The Partisans currently have
about 200 members who meet at least twice a month, usually in Brisbane.
For more info about their next meetup, join up at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/pratchettpartisans/ or contact Ula
directly at uwilmott at yahoo.com.au
*
The City of Small Gods is a group for fans in Adelaide and South Australia.
"We have an established Terry Pratchett & Discworld fan group in
Adelaide called The City of Small Gods, which is open to anyone who
would like to come - you don't have to live in Adelaide or even South
Australia, or even be a Discworld fan, but that's mostly where our
events will be held, and we do like discussing Pratchett's works. Our
(semi-) regular meetings are generally held on the last Thursday of the
month at a pub or restaurant in Adelaide. We have dinner at 6.30pm
followed by games until 9pm. The games are usually shorter games like
Pairs, Sushi Go, or Tiny Epic Defenders, with the occasional Werewolf
session, as these are the best sort of games that work in a pub setting.
Every few months, we have a full day's worth of board games at La Scala
Cafe, 169 Unley Rd, Unley in the function room starting at 10am. In
addition, we will occasionally have other events to go and see plays by
Unseen Theatre Company, book discussions on Terry's latest, craft, chain
maille or costuming workshops or other fun social activities."
The next Monthly Dinner and Games at the Caledonian Hotel will be held
on 24th November 2016. Before that, there will be a Games Day at La
Scala Cafe Unley (9th October), a group outing to see Unseen Theatre's
production of Feet of Clay (opens 21st October), and the Quiz Long and
Prosper - Science Fiction and Fantasy Quiz Night (12th November). For
more info, go to www.cityofsmallgods.org.au
*
The Broken Vectis Drummers meet next on Thursday 6th October 2016
(probably) from 7.30pm at The Castle pub in Newport, Isle of Wight. For
more info and any queries, contact broken_vectis_drummers at yahoo.co.uk
*
The Wincanton Omnian Temperance Society (WOTS) next meets on Friday 7th
October 2016 (probably) at Wincanton's famous Bear Inn from 7pm onwards.
"Visitors and drop-ins are always welcome!"
*
The Northern Institute of the Ankh-Morpork and District Society of
Flatalists, a Pratchett fangroup, has been meeting on a regular basis
since 2005 but is now looking to take in some new blood (presumably not
in the non-reformed Uberwald manner). The Flatalists normally meet at
The Narrowboat Pub in Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, to
discuss "all things Pratchett" as well as having quizzes and raffles.
Details of future meetings are posted on the Events section of the
Discworld Stamps forum:
http://www.discworldstamps.co.uk/forum/
*
Sydney Drummers (formerly Drummers Downunder) meet next on Monday 3rd
October 2016 at 6.30pm (probably) in Sydney at 3 Wise Monkeys, 555
George Street, Sydney,2000. For more information, contact Sue (aka
Granny Weatherwax): kenworthys at yahoo.co.uk
*
The Treacle Mining Corporation, formerly known as Perth Drummers, meets
next on Monday 3rd October 2016 (probably) from 5.30pm at Carpe Cafe,
526 Murray Street, Perth, Western Australia. For details follow Perth
Drummers on Twitter @Perth_Drummers or join their Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Perth.Drummers/ – or message Alexandra
Ware directly at <alexandra.ware at gmail.com>
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07) ALZHEIMER'S NEWS
A possible step forward:
"A drug that destroys the characteristic protein plaques that build up
in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's is showing 'tantalising'
promise, scientists say. Experts are cautious because the drug,
aducanumab, is still in the early stages of development. But a study in
Nature has shown it is safe and hinted that it halts memory decline.
Larger studies are now under way to fully evaluate the drug's effects...
The next phase of research – phase 3 – involves two separate studies.
These are recruiting 2,700 patients with very early stage Alzheimer's
across North America, Europe and Asia in order to fully test the drug's
effect on cognitive decline. Dr Alfred Sandrock of the biotech company
Biogen, which worked with the University of Zurich on the research,
said: 'Phase 3 really needs to be done and I hope it will confirm what
we have seen in this study. One day I could envisage treating people who
have no symptoms because if you have amyloid in the brain it's likely
you'll develop Alzheimer's one day.' However, there have been many
disappointments in Alzheimer's drug development, and it is over a decade
since the last drug for people with the condition was licensed..."
http://www.bbc.com/news/health-37222863
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08) DISCWORLD ARTS AND CRAFTS NEWS
8.1 DISCWORLD EMPORIUM NEWS
* The Greebo Plushy
"Introducing 'Nanny's little softy', here to terrorize your stuffed toys
and have you scream 'gerroffyerbugger!!!' This official Greebo Plush
from Terry Pratchett's Discworld is the most adorable bundle of claws,
battle scars and gnarled ears you'll ever own – just don't leave him
alone with Fluffy or Mittens!" Measures approx 200mm high
Priced at £15. For more information, and to order, go to
http://www.discworldemporium.com/terry-pratchett-discworld-greebo-plush
[For the record, I am only reluctantly promoting this; while I find the
concept wonderful, I think the execution is barely above deplorable –
and I say that as a collector and kinda-connoisseuse of cuddly animal
toys. My own recommendation? The Librarian Plushy, a much better
rendering of concept and priced at the same £15. For more information,
and to order, go to
http://www.discworldemporium.com/discworld-plush-librarian – Ed.]
* The Perennial Terry Pratchett Diary
"To celebrate the life and works of the remarkable Sir Terry Pratchett,
the 2017 Discworld Diary has become a perennial publication, packed full
of quotes, witticisms and illustrations along with tributes from some of
those who knew and loved him and his extraordinary body of work.
Contributors include Neil Gaiman, A S Byatt, Terry Pratchett's literary
agent Colin Smythe, Emporium founder Bernard Pearson, co-author of the
Long Earth books Stephen Baxter, and many more. Includes an introduction
from his daughter Rhianna Pratchett and an afterword from longtime
friend, assistant and business manager Rob Wilkins. Of course the Terry
Pratchett Diary teems with all the important Discworld and Roundworld
dates to help keep him with you as you go about your day – 'mind how you
go'!
"We're proud to have worked with publishers Orion on the creation of
this book, and as a further celebration of the great man every copy
includes a sumptuous A5 art print of Sir Terry Pratchett's Coat of Arms,
exclusive to the Discworld Emporium!
Each Terry Pratchett Diary with free art print is priced at £16.99 plus
shipping (£3.50 UK, £7 Europe, £10 rest of the world) and will be
published on 13th October 2016. For more information, and to pre-order,
go to
http://www.discworldemporium.com/new-terry-pratchett-books/terry-pratchett-discworld-diary
* New stamps
Plenty of these, including the Alchemists' Guild 3p and the Guild's
Going for Gold LBE. A single stamp is 60p (£0.60), and a sheet of 19
stamps is £11.40. The Going for Gold LBE, which includes an Alchemists'
Guild 3p stamp and a selection of other current stamps, is priced at £5.
For more information, and to order, go to
http://www.discworldemporium.com/new%20stamps/alchemists-guild-three-pence
http://www.discworldemporium.com/new%20stamps/going-for-gold-lbe
A larger selection of available stamps can be found at
http://www.discworldemporium.com/new%20stamps
8.2 DISCWORLD.COM NEWS
* Discworld trading cards!
"You may have noticed the small pieces of artwork that mysteriously
began arriving with Discworld.com orders this month. Well, we're excited
to confirm that there are twelve different designs and every time you
order from us, one will be randomly selected to include with your
goodies. All feature artwork from renowned Discworld artist Paul Kidby.
And to answer the most frequent question we get asked - YES, you can now
buy individual cards to fill in the gaps in your collection! The current
Summer 2016 range is now available for purchase on Discworld.com."
The trading cards comprise a fascinating selection, all featuring the
exquisite artwork of Paul Kidby: Granny Weatherwax, Carrot
Ironfoundersson, Mr Ixolite, the Librarian (saluting), Ponder Stibbons,
BS Johnson's Pie Cooler, Horace Worblehat (pre-transformation), the
Tower of Art, Mr Slant, the Eater of Socks, 71-hour Achmed, and Leonard
da Quirm (painting the Disc)
The cards are priced at £1 each, with the exception of the special DWcon
2016 card which is priced at £2 (see below). A full set of cards is
priced at £12 and for a limited time includes the DWcon special card.
For more information, and to order, go to
http://discworld.com/products/trading-cards/ which contains links to
individual cards for purchase. To buy the full set, go to:
http://discworld.com/products/trading-cards/trading-cards-series-one-including-shiny-convention-card/
...and the special Convention card, aka DWC2016 – The Empty Chord –
foiled trading card: "Released to celebrate the 2016 UK Discworld
Convention – this foiled trading card features Paul Kidby's artwork, set
against a foiled sky."
http://discworld.com/products/limited-time-only/dwc2016-empty-chord-foiled/
* The Librarian and Greebo mugs!
"The very first pencil print released was the Librarian, a perennial
favourite with readers. This classic illustration is now available as a
mug for the very first time."
Each Librarian mug is priced at £8. For more information, and to order,
go to:
http://discworld.com/products/convention-launches/librarian-mug/
"The second in a series of prints released back in 1995, this pencil
image of Greebo is now available in all it's[sic] glory as a mug."
Each Greebo mug is priced at £8. For more information, and to order, go to:
http://discworld.com/products/convention-launches/greebo-pencil-mug/
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09) AROUND THE BLOGOSPHERE: THE TRUTH AND TAMAHER
The Truth, by Nat Wassell on Cultured Vultures:
"‘The Truth' revolves around the efforts of small time reporter William
de Worde, writer of a monthly newsletter with a limited circulation, who
accidentally falls in with a group of dwarves who have perfected the
printing press. Before long, not only does William have a newspaper to
run and a newspaper rival to see off, he also finds himself in the
middle of a plot to overthrow Lord Vetinari and the reluctant middle man
for a ‘translator' who claims he has got the full story from Vetinari's
dog, Wuffles. It sounds complicated but as you may remember, my appetite
for Sir Terry's complicated storylines is very limited so I can assure
you that this one is almost as simple as any he ever did. It helps that
it is packed with characters we know and love, alongside the new; Vimes,
the Watch and Lord Vetinari rub shoulders with William, his right hand
dwarf Goodmountain, the irrepressible roving reporter Sacharissa and
Otto, the vampire photographer who has sworn off blood and just wants to
focus on his pictures. As with all Sir Terry's novels, it helps
immensely that all of the new characters are very likeable and
relatable, too.
"William is probably the cleverest Discworld character I have come
across, aside from Leonard of Quirm and the Patrician himself. There are
few who match wits with Lord Vetinari and Sam Vimes and come out not
only unscathed but almost on top. William is a highly educated second
son, determined to make his own way in the world that his father so
despises, and he does that by watching, listening and always being ready
to learn more. Some Discworld characters, by the very nature of the
fantasy, are probably certifiably insane, but William, although he does
have some quirks, is one of the most normal Sir Terry created... One of
my favourite things about this novel was a chance to see some of our
best loved characters in a different light. Until now, we have only
really seen Vetinari and Vimes through the prism of the Watch novels,
which give us an idea of how their own men view them, but little by way
of public image. They are public figures, of course, and the eyes of
ordinary people tell us a lot about them..."
http://culturedvultures.com/discworld-discussions-truth-2000/
The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents, by Ryan on Hubward Ho:
"This is an unusual book in the annals of Discworld, and not only
because it is the first 'children's' book. It has a certain odd quality
that I enjoy deeply but struggle to put into words. It's a struggle I've
had before in amplified form when reading the Tiffany books. The
dynamics and themes here are—I hesitate to say it—simpler? I've heard
this book called 'simple' in more than one review, but that doesn't seem
right to me. Tiffany's stories, and to a lesser extent Maurice, feel
somehow sharper, more distilled, stripped down to something that feels
true in the pit of my stomach... It's a gentle sensation in Maurice, and
more like a river bursting a dam in the Tiffany books, but it's there in
both: the cartilage of fantasy has worn down, and we're hard up against
the bones of reality. Big themes, sharp shadows, no pretence...
"For me, the obfuscation of fundamental Discworld elements allows the
story to exist in a kind of purely local geography, where cosmology and
astrophysics are not even passing concerns. This is an unabashedly
provincial book. This feels important to me, as the directness of the
morality could seem like pontificating except for these subtle little
ways that Pratchett redraws the world and redefines what about it is
meaningful. By making mighty people, places, and ideas of Discworld
small, Maurice makes room for the little people to be big. In a sense,
Maurice begs a question I didn't know I wanted to ask, which is, 'What,
really, makes Discworld?' How much of the world can you strip away
before it becomes something, somewhere, sometime else? Is this what
Discworld is, the closer you get to the bone?..."
http://bit.ly/2dwejgf
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10) IMAGES OF THE MONTH
Fourecksian actor Mike Shaw as Sam Vimes in Unseen Theatre's forthcoming
production of Feet of Clay (photo courtesy of director Pamela Munt):
http://bit.ly/2dvuZV2
The full (and very large) cast of Monstrous Productions' presentation of
Going Postal, with director Amy Davies front and centre:
http://bit.ly/2cWwL19
Paul Kidby's finished prize drawing – colouring in his own lines!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CrbJEh1WcAAgbHL.jpg
...and the man himself, looking rightly pleased with his efforts:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtBud0SXYAEZRwL.jpg
A Kirby centrefold! The Witches, as seen in A Blink of the Screen:
http://bit.ly/2djifkc
Apparently this is a cake. Holy moley! (link from the Josh Kirby estate
Twitter account):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtR_KfkWIAA-PRP.jpg
A couple of nineteenth-century toffs at the Dodger launch. You may
recognise them (iconograph rediscovered by Stephen Briggs):
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CseRC3JWEAAZcuq.jpg
The broken drum of the Broken Drummers, London's legendary Pratchett
fangroup, as posted on the @BrokenDrummers Twitter account:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Crmz7s4WAAACYJ2.jpg
Rincewind and the Luggage, by the super-talented Amy Simmonds:
https://t.co/SvXQ8NFFqf
...and another Amy Simmonds winner, Carrot and Angua:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CsVAhOjWAAAUHja.jpg
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11) CLOSE
And that's the lot for September, since September is now receding into
the middle distance. We'll be back soon with more reviews, news and
updates. Take care, and enjoy your autumn nights – or, in Fourecks and
the Land of Fog, your spring mornings...
See you next month!
– Annie Mac
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