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As you may know, this blog started life as a resource aimed at the members and Alumni of Birmingham University's Guild Musical Theatre Group.















Since then, I have realised that a great many artists I know could use a serious resource for discussion and debate of the major issues.















So, I open this network to any and all arts professionals who would like to use it. Over the years, I have seen some awe inspiring performances and productions by a great many talented and high ranking individuals, whose knowledge would be an asset to the artistic community. I invite these individuals and others to come forward, so that their achievements may be celebrated.






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Its is also easy to forget, that we don't often have a chance to discuss or to think about the most serious issues affecting the arts. Despite all the progress made by online networks like Facebook and Twitter, there still needs to be a place where opinions can be viewed, and I hope that this will be such a place: a neutral ground, where all are welcome, and where knowledge can be shared.















Artists of all disciplines, I hope that this will assist your development and further networking. May this resource serve you well.















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James Megarry















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Monday 28 May 2012

Les Miserables - School Edition

Not long ago, I went to see a youth production of Les Miserables, School Edition performed by my old group, the Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Youth Section (or P.O.D.Y.'s). Now this may sound exaggerated, but it was, hands down, one of the best performenaces I have ever seen in my life. And I say this as someone who has had the honour of seeing and being part of a world premiere, Choir of the Year competition and Dance Fest International, and had the honour to perform before the Duke of Edinburgh.

Each and every principal performed their character brilliantly. Their vocal range,  and dramatic interpretation were superb, and it is right that the show was nominted for a regional award. I wish members of my singing group and a great many others could have seen this. Professional doesn't even come close to describing it. They all deserved the standing ovation they got.

It is work like this that inspires me to make sure that talented people like they are given the chance to use that talent.

I hope that they pursue a musical career.

James Mcgarry
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