tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73005966569946831602024-02-02T10:08:31.997-08:00Life, Douglas Adams and H2G2Blog about Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy.
This blog is part of http://www.douglasadams.euUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-5070874982526456752016-01-08T09:03:00.001-08:002016-01-08T14:06:55.645-08:00Dirk Gently is back on BBC... America !<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>From the DG comics published by IDW</i></td></tr>
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We knew that Arvind Ethan David, a long time fan of Douglas Adams, and co-creator of "Dirk", the play adaption of the first Dirk Gently back in 1992, was working on a brand new adaptation of Dirk Gently on TV, this time with Max Landis as the main writer (the 2010 TV series on BBC4 was penned by Howard "Misfits" Overman).<br />
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The Uk version, broadcast on BBC4 in 2010 and 2012, with Stephen Mangan playing Dirk Gently, just lasted four episodes (one pilote and the three episodes of season 1). <br />
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Now Variety just confirmed that BBC America ordered a brand new version. First news, the series will feature one big mystery per season and he will have a brand new sidekick named Todd ("The series will follow the surreal adventures of the highly unconventional detective and his reluctant assistant Todd as they navigate one big metaphysical mystery per season.").<br />
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As in the US comics launched in 2015 by IDW (which also co-produce the TV series), Dirk will of course head to the US to live his new adventures.<br />
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BBC America president Sarah Barnett is quite enthusiastic about the project and Max Landis' take on Dirk Gently : ” ‘Dirk Gently’ is a very original series, fresh and unlike anything else. The novels have legions of fans, and with Max Landis’ brilliant and audacious take on this material we are excited to bring Dirk to life for our BBCA super-fans".<br />
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Apparently we can expect ten episodes for the first series. No news right now about the casting, the filming schedule and so on. But we can expect news quickly.<br />
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The new series is co-produced by AMC Studios, Ideate Media and comic book publisher IDW Entertainment with Circle of Confusion producing.<br />
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Here is the article published by Variety : <a href="http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/bbc-america-douglas-adams-dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency-1201674933/">http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/bbc-america-douglas-adams-dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency-1201674933/</a><br />
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The post by BBC America <a href="http://www.bbcamerica.com/blog/2016/01/douglas-adams-dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency-is-coming-to-bbc-america">http://www.bbcamerica.com/blog/2016/01/douglas-adams-dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency-is-coming-to-bbc-america</a><br />
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Other posts : <br />
<a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency-853173">http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency-853173</a> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-46349476119019568342015-08-14T01:17:00.000-07:002015-08-14T01:17:13.853-07:00Trillian is dead<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Susan Sherdian with Simon Jones for a live version of the H2G2 radio series episode 2 in 2008</td></tr>
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Susan Sheridan, who played Trillian in the radio series, has died aged 68 the 9th August 2015.<br />
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Her voice is instantly recognizable for all Hitchhiker fans. She was Trillian since the broadcast of the first H2G2 radio episode in 1978. She was not casted in the TV adaptation but remained Trillian in the five H2G2 radio series and was also part of the H2G2 radio series live stage tours in 2012 and 2013.<br />
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Apart from Hitchhiker, Susan Sheridan was a voice coach, and provided her voice to a number of animations. She voiced Princess Elionwy in the Disney animation The Black Cauldron.<br />
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She was also quite a loveable person for all those who had the opportunity to meet her (me included). <br />
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She died peacefully at home due to ilness.<br />
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Dirk Maggs, producer of the new H2G2 radio series, broke the sad news to the fans : "<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 19.3199996948242px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Heartbroken to report that my dear friend and colleague Susan Sheridan died peacefully at home yesterday. Sue was cast as Trillian by Douglas Adams and Geoffrey Perkins in 1978 for the first radio series of Hitchhikers and returned for the last three radio series in 2004-5, after which she joined the cast for our Hitchhikers Live stage tours in 2012-13. Sue had a full and happy career on stage, radio and television, where for many years she was the voice of Enid Blyton's 'Noddy'. Backstage, Sue was warm, witty and wise, with a wicked sense of humour, which kept us sane during some trying times on the road. We will miss Sue dreadfully and our love and thoughts go to her husband Max and daughters Emily, Alice and Olivia."</span> <br />
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Simon Jones wrote on his facebook page : "<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #141823; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1; word-spacing: 0px;">Yesterday our tight little group of original Hitchhikers became sadly diminished with the loss of our beloved Sue, when her sparkling light left our Galaxy, and left us lonely and bereft. We've known each other for two years shy of forty years, which is a fact that seems incredible to ponder.It was wonderful to be reunited for the Live Hitchhikers Tours that started in 2012, and to rekindle our long-standing friendship and team spirit, Those early days when we all assembled with Douglas Adams and Geoffrey Perkins seemed suddenly to have been made vividly recent, and her feisty energy invigorated us all, and made us value her more than ever. Her Trillian was practical and vital, and she more than made up for the somewhat sketchy character that Douglas had given her. Out of the studio she was also a delight, and I can only say to Max, Emily, Alice and Olivia, that she enriched all our lives in a very special way that will stay with us forever. Nancy and I send them our love and support."</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-84019654483681041122014-11-30T03:09:00.000-08:002014-11-30T03:09:32.692-08:00Douglas Adams Day on Sunday 14th Dec<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For the Hitchhiker and Douglas Adams fans who will be in London in mid december that is surely an event not to miss. As part of the BFI Sci Fi blockbuster, LOCO presents a celebration of the work of Douglas Adams on Sunday 14th December. This is part of a collaboration with the London Argentine Film Festival and The New Black Film Collective to create an Out Of This World Weekender of sci fi-inspired film and music in East London 12th – 14th December 2014.<br />
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Venue: The Proud Archivist, 2-10 Hertford Rd, London N1 5SH. The full day pass costs 20£ only. You can book your tickets here <a href="http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/out-of-this-world-weekender-loco-presents-so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish-tickets-14507338841">http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/out-of-this-world-weekender-loco-presents-so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish-tickets-14507338841</a><br />
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<b>The programme for Douglas Adams Day on Sunday 14th Dec</b> includes:<br />
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<b>12-2pm: Brunch at Milliways</b>, The Restaurant at the End of the Universe<br />
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Come and sample a Pan Galactic Garglebaster or a cut of Ameglion Major Cow.<br />
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<b> 2pm – 4.30pm: Unseen Douglas Adams </b><br />
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A journey through rare footage of Adams’ TV work, including Out of the Trees – Adams’ sketch show pilot with Monty Python’s Graham Chapman, that was long-thought to be lost; the Doctor Who episode City of Death co-written by Adams, plus televised interviews, and a panel discussion including <b>Jem Roberts</b>, Douglas Adams’ biographer; <b>James Goss</b>, long time collaborator of Adams and co-writer of Doctor Who: City Of Death, <b>plus more special guests</b> to be announced!<br />
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<b>2pm – 4.30pm. LOCO Presents Create Your Own Alien</b> – kids’ costume workshop inspired by the work of Douglas Adams.<br />
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While you’re listening to the story of Adams next door, bring your kids along to take part in this superb costume workshop run by our kids’ School of Slapstick workshop team, to create your very own alien costume and world, and star in your own alien photo shoot!
Suitable for ages 8-12.<br />
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<b>5pm – 8.30pm: Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy TV series Marathon</b><br />
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<b>8.30pm – close</b>: Feel free to stick around to listen to the HG2G soundtrack, sample a Pan Galactic Gargleblaster and snacks from the Restaurant at the End of the Universe, with other like-minded humans.<br />
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More informations about the event here : <a href="http://locofilmfestival.com/2014/11/24/loco-presents-so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish-a-tribute-to-douglas-adams-part-of-a-sci-fi-weekender/">http://locofilmfestival.com/2014/11/24/loco-presents-so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish-a-tribute-to-douglas-adams-part-of-a-sci-fi-weekender/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-15751753172319983352014-09-17T04:48:00.001-07:002014-09-18T02:28:02.385-07:00New Doulgas Adams' biography hitting the shelves 25th September<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jem Roberts' 'The Frood: The Authorised and Very Official History of Douglas Adams & The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' is going to hit the shelves this 25th september<br />
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Every Douglas Adams' fan is waiting impatiently for this new book more than ten years after the two previous very complementary biographies : <a href="http://www.douglasadams.eu/en_bonus_interview_webb.php" target="_blank">Nick Webb's "Wish You Were Here"</a> and <a href="http://douglasadams.eu/en_bonus_interview_mjs.php" target="_blank">Mj Simpson's "Hitchhiker: A Biography of Douglas Adams</a>".<br />
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There will be several events in UK to celebrate the new book publication.<br />
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Saturday 20th September</div>
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<b>Douglas Adams Day</b></div>
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Heffers Bookshop (20 Trinity Street, Cambridge)</div>
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Cosplay competition + Quiz to win 2 tickets to meet Jem Roberts on 25th September</div>
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Tuesday 23rd September</div>
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<b>The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Douglas Adams, with Jem Roberts & Marie Phillips</b></div>
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Foyles (107 Charing Cross Road, London)</div>
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Wednesday 24th September<br />
<b>Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy with Jem Roberts in Bath</b><br />
The Bookshop, The Paragon, Bath<br />
<a href="https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/douglas-adams-and-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-with-jem-roberts/">https://www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/douglas-adams-and-the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-with-jem-roberts/</a><br />
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Thursday 25th September</div>
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<b>An Evening with Douglas Adams (courtesy of Jem Roberts and David Haddock)</b></div>
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Heffers Bookshop (20 Trinity Street, Cambridge)</div>
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Satudray 27th September</div>
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<b>Douglas Adams Tour of Cambridge</b></div>
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Meeting at 13:00 for 13:15. This is a special tour organized by David Haddock to coincide with the publication of The Frood.</div>
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<b>Douglas Adams: A Celebration</b> (with Jem Roberts, Clive anderson, James Thrift, Ed Victor & Terry Jones!)</div>
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Cheltenham Literature Festival</div>
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Here are few articles about the new book and what you can expect to find in it :<br />
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<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/may/29/unseen-hitchikers-guide-new-douglas-adams-biography" target="_blank">http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/may/29/unseen-hitchikers-guide-new-douglas-adams-biography </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/douglas-adams-how-a-new-biography-sheds-light-on-his-genius-9734532.html">http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/douglas-adams-how-a-new-biography-sheds-light-on-his-genius-9734532.html</a><br />
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If you want to have more infos about Jem's own insight of the book, you can read these three threads on his blog : <br />
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<a href="http://jemroberts.com/2013/06/13/the-frood-fit-the-first/">http://jemroberts.com/2013/06/13/the-frood-fit-the-first/</a> (June 2013)<br />
<a href="http://jemroberts.com/2014/01/01/the-frood-fit-the-second/">http://jemroberts.com/2014/01/01/the-frood-fit-the-second/</a> (January 2014)<br />
<a href="http://jemroberts.com/2014/05/25/the-frood-fit-the-third/" target="_blank">http://jemroberts.com/2014/05/25/the-frood-fit-the-third/ </a>(May 2014)<br />
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The new Book can be bought online at Amazon (UK) <br />
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Once again this year, there will be a large number of events to celebrate Towel Day. So don't miss the biggest day of the year and don't forget your towel !<br />
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You'll find an almost complete list of events all around the globe on<a href="http://towelday.org/" target="_blank"> towelday.org.</a><br />
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There is no reason to stay indoors and alone with your towel for such a day. Events will take place in severail cities of Brazil, Sweden, Germany or Australia to name but a few.<br />
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Two of the biggest events will occur in UK and France.<br />
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The National Space Centre (Leicester) will be celebrating Towel Day with special guests, displays, talks, workshops and something for everybody to enjoy. There will be two Marvin, Kevin Davies, Dirk Maggs, one Trillian,... <a href="http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/special-events/towel-day" target="_blank">More informations here</a>.<br />
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In Paris, my association the Grand Ordre de la Serviette (GOS) will celebrate its 6th event for Towel Day. Action starts at 10 AM with a City of Death Tour (Dr Who and Douglas Adams fans will rejoice !), then it will continue with the infamous Towel Olympics (from 3 PM) and then with end with beers, peanuts and a lot of other things at the geek bar Le Dernier Bar Avant la Fin du Monde. Like last year, a special towel has been creatd for the french towel day (see picture below). In fact we began the festivities last week end but of course 25th May is the big day. <a href="http://grandordredelaserviette.blogspot.fr/2014/05/le-jour-de-la-serviette-2014-les.html" target="_blank">Full details here (in french) </a><br />
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Saturday 29th March, the cast reunited for a special H2G2 Live event at the BBC radio theatre. The event was part of Radio 4's Character Invasion program.<br />
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The program was adapted and directed by the quite unique Dirk Maggs and starring all the main actors from the original radio series : Simon Jones (Arthur), Mark Wing-Davey (Zaphd), Stephen Moore (Marvin), Sue Sheridan (Trillian) and Geoffrey McGivern (Ford). And the original producer John Lloyd was The Voice of the Book. <br />
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Here is a short review from H2G2 expert, David Haddocks :<br />
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" <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 18px; orphans: auto; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;">The show was 75 minutes so not the full presentation of what toured in 2012 and 2013 and they did most of the visual side of the sound effects you will be aware of if your saw it in a theatre. At the end of the Pan-Galactic Gargleblaster mixing Mark got a straw stuck in his glasses so there is an extra big laugh that means nothing to the radio audience. Dirk was somewhat stressed by having to keep to a set time and at one point indicated to the cast to stretch things out a bit. I am not sure if this prompted Geoff and Toby to throw in the extra deja vue joke that looked to confuse Simon momentarily, but he handled it with aplomb even if he did end up reading from Toby's script rather than his own. At the end there was a standing ovation and the cast were joined on stage for the curtain call by Stephen Moore and he gave the Marvin robot a kiss."<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br />
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You can listen to the 75 mn show on BBC Iplayer during one week after the show :<br />
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<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03xky8s">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03xky8s</a><br />
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43 (!) great pictures of Hitchhikers LIVE at The Radio Theatre on the BBC website :<br />
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<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p01wgfjw">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p01wgfjw</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-64983062482772024122014-03-11T07:45:00.000-07:002014-05-22T05:35:44.438-07:00Douglas Adams 62nd Birthday : two events in London !Today tuesday 11th March, we're celebrating Douglas Adams 62nd Birthday and there are two events happening at the same time in London.<br />
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First, the Highgate Cemetery where Douglas Adams is burried is organizing a special event called "<b>Douglas Adams: A Conversation at the End of the Universe</b>".<br />
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Special guests Lalla Ward and Richard Dawkins will share memories of Douglas Adams.
As you may know Lalla Ward is a former Doctor Who companion and played with Tom Baker in Douglas Adams episodes "City of death" and "Shada".<br />
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Richard Dawkins, was a good friend of Douglas Adams. They shared a same views of live and also their atheism. evolutionary biologist and author of books such as "The Selfish Gene" and "The God Delusion". They met after Richard wrote Douglas the only fan letter he ever wrote, and Douglas replied with a fan letter of his own.<br />
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Lalla and Richard met at a party for Douglas’ 40th birthday in 1992 and were married later the same year.
The event is sold out, but I really hope that we'll get pictures and reports from the evening.<br />
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More infos here : <a href="http://highgatecemetery.org/events">http://highgatecemetery.org/events</a><br />
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The Second event of the day is the annual <b>Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture</b> that will take at the Royal Geographical Society.<br />
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This year's lecture will explore a theme close to the hearts of many of Douglas' fans : "We will be exploring science in fiction, taking a closer look at two popular fictional worlds - Harry Potter and the Simpsons - and exploring the science within".<br />
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This year's speakers will be Roger Highfield and Simon Singh.<br />
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More infos here : <a href="http://www.savetherhino.org/events/798_douglas_adams_memorial_lecture">http://www.savetherhino.org/events/798_douglas_adams_memorial_lecture</a>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-88410196796128910452014-03-06T03:28:00.002-08:002014-03-06T03:30:08.443-08:00H2G2 Live is back on stage for a one-off the 29th March !<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvXlwwDDnfmzCYAAvIJ7P52ZeMgXU7fax2BGUUY1d_br_wB2DLipRK_zFO-ecbS-5zqH4PbWHXQqyhaQLwWUgir_jZWxL-bnVNNnuXDTWSmeH5S2HrKq7Hm_scvo2HYytMagA5fgZ_fM/s1600/H2G2Live-BBCRadioTheatre.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvXlwwDDnfmzCYAAvIJ7P52ZeMgXU7fax2BGUUY1d_br_wB2DLipRK_zFO-ecbS-5zqH4PbWHXQqyhaQLwWUgir_jZWxL-bnVNNnuXDTWSmeH5S2HrKq7Hm_scvo2HYytMagA5fgZ_fM/s1600/H2G2Live-BBCRadioTheatre.jpg" width="570" /></a><br />
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The H2G2 live team will be back for a one of saturday 29th March at the BBC Radio Theatre in London. The original cast will be back including Mark Wing Davey (Zaphod) and Stephen Moore (Marvin). The voice of the book will be this time played by the original producer of the radio series John Lloyd.<br />
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The event will take place at 10 am and should be broadcast live on Radio 4.
Tickets to participate to the event are free but the BBC has decided organize a random draw for tickets to keep it fair. You can register for tickets at any time until Thursday 13 March at 4pm.<br />
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Here is a message from director Dirk Maggs published on Faceboook : "We are reuniting at the request of the BBC for a one-off show in London's Broadcasting House Radio Theatre. It will be performed and broadcast live on Radio 4 on the morning of Saturday March 29th. It is part of the network's "Character Invasion Day" and will be a shorter version of the touring show featuring the original cast, with Mark Wing-Davey returning as Zaphod and Stephen Moore in person as Marvin. Tickets are free but limited in number and allocated at the website below. We're really looking forward to it and hope you can catch the show live in the Radio Theatre or Live On Air. Either way, don't forget your towel!"<br />
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If you want to apply for a ticket, visit : <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/date/events/cilon_hitchhikers_20140329">http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows/date/events/cilon_hitchhikers_20140329</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-42874355817649826022013-10-21T07:51:00.002-07:002013-10-21T07:52:15.627-07:00Sad news : Hitchhiker Live cancelled !This is a sad day. It has just been anounced that he Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show 2013 Tour has been cancelled. The show was due to continue till the end of November.<br/><br/>
All our thoughts to the fantastic team that brought to us this incredible show, principally Dirk Maggs. <br/><br/>
"IMPORTANT NOTICE<br/>
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The Radio Theatre Company deeply regret to announce the immediate cancellation of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy Radio Show 2013 Tour. Tonight's performance at The Hawth, Crawley and tomorrow's at the Watford Colosseum will not take place, nor will any of the remaining scheduled shows in October and November. Ticket holders are being contacted and should contact venues for refunds.
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Although a well-loved show, Hitchhiker's Live has been subject to the same extreme economic pressures as many productions touring the UK this autumn. Ticket sales across the board have been lower than average and we have not escaped this trend. A difficult financial environment for such a large and technical show means that covering operating costs has become impossible. As a result in the last 24 hours we have had no option but make the extremely hard and painful decision to stop the tour.
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We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and share the extreme disappointment and frustration felt by many who were looking forward to seeing the show. we sincerely hope that it can be brought back in the future."
<br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-43297452764178623082013-09-03T11:05:00.000-07:002013-09-25T06:22:51.140-07:00Hichhiker Live hits the road the 14th September !<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live is back for a two and a half month tour in UK starting the 14th September in London and finishing the 30th November in Milton Keynes.<br />
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Almost the entire casting is back but Mark Wing-Davey, the original Zaphod, who won't be here this time. But fear not. Dirk Maggs, director and adaptator of Hitchhiker Live, has found a valuable replacement : Mitch Benn. Otherwise, Simon Jones (Arthur Dent), Geoff McGivern (Ford), Susan Sheridan (Trillian), Stephen Moore (Marvin) are all part of the show !<br />
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Announcements for the Voice of the Book have been incredible : Neil Gaiman, Clive Anderson, Colin Baker, Billy Boyd, John Lloyd, Jon culshaw, Miriam Margolyes... <br />
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If you missed last year tour, you don't want to make the same mistake. So book now !<br />
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2013 Tour dates</h2>
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<td width="320"><a href="http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/hitchhikers" target="_blank">Book now<b>London</b>, Hackney Empire</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Neil Gaiman</td>
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<td width="80">15 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/hitchhikers" target="_blank">Book now<b>London</b>, Hackney Empire</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Jon Culshaw</td>
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<td width="80">16 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://secure.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=4C45BE5E-2A14-4352-B01C-7FC4F1C27FE3&sessionlanguage=&SessionSecurity::linkName=" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<b>Norwich</b>, Theatre Royal</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Jon Culshaw</td>
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<td width="80">17 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://secure.theatreroyalnorwich.co.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=4C45BE5E-2A14-4352-B01C-7FC4F1C27FE3&sessionlanguage=&SessionSecurity::linkName=" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<b>Norwich</b>, Theatre Royal</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Anita Dobson</td>
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<td width="80">18 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.warwickdc.gov.uk/WDC/RoyalSpaCentre/Whats+on/Hitchhikers+Guide+to+the+Galaxy+-+Wed+18th+Sept.htm" target="_blank">Book now<b>Leamington Spa</b>, Royal Spa Centre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Miriam Margolyes</td>
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<td width="80">19 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk/English/The-Hitch-Hikers-Guide-to-the-Galaxy-19/9/13/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Cardiff</b>, St David's Hall</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Miriam Margolyes</td>
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<td width="80">21 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/whatson/2013-2014/Derngate13/HitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy/?view=Standard&tab=#ui-tabs-1" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<b>Northampton</b>, Royal & Derngate</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Harriet Walter</td>
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<td width="80">22 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.mayflower.org.uk/event.asp?show=HITCH13" target="_blank">Book now<b>Southampton</b>, Mayflower Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Miriam Margolyes</td>
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<td width="80">23 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=50B33F8E-9A5D-4390-9AE4-2FC76AE0B37E" target="_blank">Book now<b>Southend</b>, Cliffs Pavilion</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Miriam Margolyes</td>
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<td width="80">25-26 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/sunderland-empire/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Sunderland</b>, Empire</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Miriam Margolyes</td>
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<td width="80">27 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/edinburgh-playhouse/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Edinburgh</b>, Playhouse</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Miriam Margolyes</td>
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<td width="80">28 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/grimsby-auditorium/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Grimsby</b>, Auditorium</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Phill Jupitus</td>
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<td width="80">29 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://apps.ipswich.gov.uk/PEO/default.asp" target="_blank">Book now<b>Ipswich</b>, Regent</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Miriam Margolyes</td>
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<td width="80">1 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/aylesbury-waterside-theatre/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Aylesbury</b>, Waterside Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Clive Anderson</td>
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<td width="80">2 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/new-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Birmingham</b>, New Alexandra Theatre </a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Challis</td>
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<td width="80">3 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.malvern-tickets.co.uk/select_seats.aspx?perfid=187423" target="_blank">Book now<b>Malvern</b>, Forum Theatre </a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Challis</td>
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<td width="80">4 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.cornex.co.uk/hitchhikers-guide-galaxy-radio-show-live" target="_blank">Book NOW<b>Cambridge</b>, Corn Exchange</a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Challis</td>
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<td width="80">5 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live.html" target="_blank">Book NOW<b>Billingham</b>, Forum Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Challis</td>
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<td width="80">7 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk/events/The-Hitchhikers-Guide-to-the-Galaxy-Radio-Show-Live" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<b>Sheffield</b>, City Hall</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Danny John-Jules</td>
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<td width="80">8 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/showsthe-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxyopera-house-manchester/opera-house-manchester/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Manchester</b>, Opera House</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Danny John-Jules</td>
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<td width="80">9 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/showsthe-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxyopera-house-manchester/opera-house-manchester/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Manchester</b>, Opera House</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Shappi Khorsandi </td>
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<td width="80">10 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/event/hitchhiker" target="_blank">Book now<b>Bradford</b>, St George's Hall</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Graeme Garden</td>
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<td width="80">11 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Rhyl</b>, Pavilion Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Challis</td>
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<td width="80">14-16 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.goh.co.uk/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy" target="_blank">Book now<b>Belfast</b>, Grand Opera House</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Eoin Colfer (14 & 15), Rula Lenska (16 Oct)</td>
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<td width="80">18 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.alban-arena.co.uk/events/hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show/" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<b>St Albans</b>, The Alban Arena</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Anita Dobson</td>
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<td width="80">20 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/visiting-productions/hitchhikers-guide-galaxy-live" target="_blank">BOOK NOW<b>Kingston</b>, Rose Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Anita Dobson</td>
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<td width="80">21 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth/productionpage.aspx?hid=6&nid=5527_2" target="_blank">Book now<b>Crawley</b>, The Hawth</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Clive Anderson</td>
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<td width="80">22 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8B274C42-74CD-4F77-8386-2573E379B2D8" target="_blank">Book now<b>Watford</b>, Colosseum</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Clive Anderson</td>
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<td width="80">24 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/hitchhikers-guide/southport-theatre-and-convention-centre/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Southport</b>, Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Barry Cryer</td>
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<td width="80">25 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://etickets.preston.gov.uk/WebPages/EntaWebGateway/gateway.aspx?E=N&QL=S3066%7CP14288%7CVHAL%7CK1%7CG%7E/WEBPAGES/EntaWebShow/ShowDatesCombo.aspx" target="_blank">Book now<b>Preston</b>, Guild Hall</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Jon Culshaw</td>
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<td width="80">27 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live/new-victoria-theatre/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Woking</b>, New Victoria Theatre </a><br />
Voice of the Book: Danny John-Jules</td>
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<td width="80">28 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.readingarts.com/thehexagon/whatson/event.asp?id=SXBD23-A7821753" target="_blank">Book now<b>Reading</b>, The Hexagon</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Clive Anderson</td>
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<td width="80">29 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.readingarts.com/thehexagon/whatson/event.asp?id=SXBD23-A7821753" target="_blank">Book now<b>Reading</b>, The Hexagon</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Anita Dobson</td>
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<td width="80">31 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/whats-on/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Buxton</b>, Opera House</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Anthony Daniels</td>
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<td width="80">1 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/grand-opera-house-york/" target="_blank">Book now<b>York</b>, Grand Opera House</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Phill Jupitus</td>
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<td width="80">2 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.scarboroughspa.co.uk/events/The-Hitchhikers-Guide-to-the-Galaxy-Radio-Show-Live-Scarborough" target="_blank">Book now<b>Scarborough</b>, Spa</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Barry Cryer</td>
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<td width="80">3 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.dorkinghalls.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=10757&eventid=9665" target="_blank">Book now<b>Dorking</b>, Halls</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Anthony Daniels</td>
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<td width="80">5-6 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/The-Hitchhiker-s-Guide-to-the-Galaxy-Radio-Show-Live-Tickets/2/5636/" target="_blank">Book Now<b>Glasgow</b>, Theatre Royal</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Bill Paterson</td>
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<td width="80">7 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.alhambradunfermline.com/listings_detail/261/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Dunfermline</b>, Alhambra Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Billy Boyd</td>
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<td width="80">9 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.boxofficeaberdeen.com/events/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy" target="_blank">Book now<b>Aberdeen</b>, Music Hall</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Billy Boyd</td>
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<td width="80">10 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.eden-court.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-hitchhiker-s-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live" target="_blank">Book Now<b>Inverness</b>, Eden Court</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Billy Boyd</td>
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<td width="80">13 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.floralpavilion.com/en-GB/shows/the%20hitchhikers%20guide%20to%20the%20galaxy%20radio%20show%20live/info" target="_blank">Book Now<b>New Brighton</b>, Floral Pavilion</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Colin Baker</td>
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<td width="80">14 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.leedsgrandtheatre.com/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=84C973CD-05C6-4128-B145-D85FCB729093&sessionlanguage=" target="_blank">Book now<b>Leeds</b>, Grand Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Colin Baker</td>
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<td width="80">15 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.trch.co.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20877" target="_blank">Book now<b>Nottingham</b>, Royal Concert Hall</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Colin Baker</td>
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<td width="80">16 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/hull/events/event.page?record=cr6jmqyP_vU" target="_blank">Book Now<b>Hull</b>, New Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Colin Baker</td>
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<td width="80">17 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria/details.jsp?event=3106" target="_blank">Book now<b>Halifax</b>, Victoria Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Phill Jupitus</td>
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<td width="80">19 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/princess-theatre-torquay/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Torquay</b>, Princess Theatre </a><br />
Voice of the Book: Colin Baker</td>
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<td width="80">20 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.wycombeswan.co.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=1CD5AAE2-DEEF-4559-A874-1BE81463E917" target="_blank">Book now<b>High Wycombe</b>, Wycombe Swan</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Colin Baker</td>
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<td width="80">21 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk/index.php?page=1326" target="_blank">Book now<b>Salisbury</b>, City Hall</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Paul Gambaccini</td></tr>
<tr><td width="80">22 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/the-churchill-theatre-bromley/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Bromley</b>, Churchill Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Lloyd</td>
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<td width="80">23 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/the-churchill-theatre-bromley/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Bromley</b>, Churchill Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Anthony Daniels</td>
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<td width="80">24 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/the-hitch-hikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-2013" target="_blank">Book now<b>Poole</b>, Lighthouse</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Jon Culshaw</td>
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<td width="80">25 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.hallforcornwall.org/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=B0529FBF-D082-4B42-B5EA-AA1A7DBBBF56" target="_blank">Book now<b>Truro</b>, Hall for Cornwall </a><br />
Voice of the Book: Shappi Khorsandi<br />
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<td width="80">27 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/theatre-royal-brighton/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Brighton</b>, Theatre Royal</a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Lloyd</td>
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<td width="80">28 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/theatre-royal-brighton/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Brighton</b>, Theatre Royal</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Hugh Dennis</td>
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<td width="80">29 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.anvilarts.org.uk/whats-on/13/nov/the-hitchhikers-guide-galaxy-radio-show-live" target="_blank">Book now<b>Basingstoke</b>, The Anvil</a><br />
Voice of the Book: Danny John-Jules</td>
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<td width="80">30 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live/milton-keynes-theatre/" target="_blank">Book now<b>Milton Keynes</b>, Theatre</a><br />
Voice of the Book: John Lloyd</td>
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<a href="http://www.thebookseller.com/news/preface-signs-douglas-adams-guide.html">Thebookseller.com</a> has just anounced that "Preface publisher Trevor Dolby has bought world rights to "<b>The Frood: A Guide to the Galaxy of Douglas Adams</b>" by Jem Roberts, for hardback publication in autumn 2014".<br />
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Jem Roberts is not new to british comedy history. He previously wrote "The Clue Bible: The Fully Authorised History of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" and "The True History of the Black Adder".<br />
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The bookseller.com quotes publisher Trevor Dolby. "Following the wonderful reception of Jem's last book, The True History of the Black Adder, published by Preface in 2012, I'm very pleased to have convinced him that the time is right to gather Douglas' friends and acquaintances round the campfire, share stories and celebrate the man and his greatest work, H2G2." Roberts said that thought there were "a clutch of great biographies published in the wake of [Adams'] heart-breaking loss", but that "so much time has passed that a whole new celebration of the Universe he created seemed timely and welcome".<br />
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On his twitter account, Jem Roberts has announced that he exepcts to work nine month on this project : "This one = 9 months-ish. Result = I am living and breathing Hitchhiker until April." He also announced that the launch of a H2G2 blog was "imminent".<br />
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Don't hesitate to follow Jem Roberts on Twitter : <a href="https://twitter.com/JemRoberts">https://twitter.com/JemRoberts</a>
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Note that lasst june Jem Roberts published a long post introducing the "<em style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Original pitch, as cordially okayed by Ed Victor, Polly Adams and the Adams estate"</em><br />
<em style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://jemroberts.com/2013/06/13/the-frood-fit-the-first/">http://jemroberts.com/2013/06/13/the-frood-fit-the-first/</a></em><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-67140269396605767902013-05-18T03:25:00.006-07:002013-05-18T03:27:07.137-07:00Towel Day 2013 is coming !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once again this year Towel Day will be huge. And as it will be a saturday and not a damn week day, there will be ever more celebrations than usual.<br />
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If you check <a href="http://towelday.org/">towelday.org</a>, you will probably find a nice event happening not too far from where you live. If there is not one yet, it's still time to organize something !<br />
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In Vancouver, the Public Library is organizing once again the horribly hilarious Annual Vogon Poetry Slam. In Turku (Finland), like every year since 2006, the worst poetry in the univers will be recited at Cosmic Comic Cafe. In Brasília-DF, Brazil, for the second consecutive year, Towel Day will be celebrated with a Vogon Poetry Contest! In Netherlands, Nijmegen will be a hotbed of Towel Day activity, with lectures, live comedy and music. In In St. Louis, MO (US), anime store Animeggroll is doing a towel drive for the local Crestwood animal shelter. In the Italian Alps you can meet fellow hitchhikers at an alpine refuge (altitude: 1200 meters), not far from Lake Maggiore, ...<br />
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In UK, there will be events and meetings in London, Canterbury, Oxford and Edinburgh, but the biggest event will take place in Cambridge with the Cambridge Towel Day Tour (12h-14h) and Cambridge Towel Day Talks (15h-18h).<br />
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In Paris, Towel Day is once again organized by <a href="http://www.gos-uk.fr/" target="_blank">Grand Ordre de la Serviette (GOS)</a>, my own association. We'll have Dirk Maggs (the guy who adapted the three last hitchhiker books for the BBC, but also the two Dirk Gently books, and who organized the Hitchhiker Live Tour), a commemorative towel, a commemorative poster, three talks, the Towel Day Olympics, exhibitions,... According to Towelday.org "Towel Day in Paris will be brilliant!". I really hope so !<br />
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All details about these events, and useful links, as usual on <a href="http://www.towelday.org/">towelday.org</a> !Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-78587293310861544032013-04-30T06:31:00.000-07:002013-04-30T06:33:10.405-07:00Douglas Adams left hand guitars collection for sale !<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Music shop Chandler Guitars has announced on his website that they have for sale Douglas Adams' collection of left handed guitars.<br />
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The collection contains 10 eletric guitars from £ 1695 (for a Hofner 500/1 Beatle Bass 58 Reissue 1989 Left-handed) to £ 4995 (for a Gibson ES355L 1963 Stereo Left-handed).<br />
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You an also purchase 12 accoustic guitars (price start at £ 875).<br />
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Finally the collection contains also two amps sold for £400 each.<br />
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The most collectibe item in the collection is certainly the Santa Cruz OML 1993 Hitchhiker Brazilian Rosewood Left-handed wich have been customized with Hitchhikers themed inlays(Offers invited...)!
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<blockquote>
"When Douglas Adams created "The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy", he wanted it to look like more a rock album than a more classical radio series. He was in fact an accomplished guitarist and his life and works were marked by his love for music.
Douglas Adams often said that to be able to write he had to eat an impressive amount of sandwiches and soak in a just as considerable a number of baths. "There's also a lot of playing the guitar very loudly involved as well…"
For a full list via email of the collection please email sales@chandlerguitars.co.uk and add subject Douglas Adams to the email. Please provide phone number.
Each instrument will come with a certificate of authenticity and provenance signed by the owner of Chandler Guitars and the Douglas Adams Estate.
Douglas Adams was known for having one of the biggest left handed guitar collections in the world.</blockquote>
For more information, picture and details, see their website : <a href="http://www.chandlerguitars.co.uk/douglasadams.php">http://www.chandlerguitars.co.uk/douglasadams.php</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-10725993569774729752013-04-25T05:50:00.002-07:002013-04-25T05:52:51.799-07:00Limited edition Marvin T-shirt on Qwertee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today only (between 24 and 25th April 2013 depending on your time zone) you can buy a nice Marvin t-shirt on Qwertee.com. It has been designed by thomashy2000 (his website : <a href="http://wurwaldesign.com/tshirts/">http://wurwaldesign.com/tshirts/</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.qwertee.com/product/marvin-s-medicine/">http://www.qwertee.com/product/marvin-s-medicine/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-35741131710000126222013-03-27T10:37:00.001-07:002013-03-27T10:38:50.020-07:00Vogon Jeltz quoted at the House of Commons !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>(thanks to Dave H for this goundbreaking news)</i><br />
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Brandon Lewis, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, is undoubtly so coool it would fluster a Vegan snow lizard! He quoted Vogon Jeltz in an answer to a question from <span class="st">a Member of Parliament</span>.<br />
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Sadly it was a written answer. It would have been great to have Vogon Jeltz quotation read aloud in the UK Parliament !!!<br />
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Tom Blenkinsop: To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government whether his Department has any plans to deregulate the publication of planning permission applications in local newspapers.<br />
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Brandon Lewis : (...) my Department does not have any current plans to remove the statutory requirement for certain planning applications to be advertised in newspapers. Such notices ensure that the public are informed of decisions by their local authority which may affect their quality of life, local amenity or their property. This is especially the case in relation to planning applications, where there is a limited period for local residents to make representations.<br />
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More broadly, in response to his implicit suggestion that such notices should be abolished in newspapers, I would direct the hon. Member to a passage from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy:<br />
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“People of Earth, your attention, please... This is Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz of the Galactic Hyperspace Planning Council. As you will no doubt be aware, the plans for development of the outlying regions of the Galaxy require the building of a hyperspatial express route through your star system, and regrettably, your planet is one of those scheduled for demolition. The process will take slightly less than two of your Earth minutes. Thank you...
There's no point in acting surprised about it. All the planning charts and demolition orders have been on display at your local planning department in Alpha Centauri for fifty of your Earth years, so you've had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and it's far too late to start making a fuss about it now...
What do you mean you've never been to Alpha Centauri? Oh, for heaven's sake, mankind, it's only four light years away, you know. I'm sorry, but if you can't be bothered to take an interest in local affairs, that's your own lookout. Energize the demolition beams.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-40510575604613826492013-03-11T00:14:00.002-07:002013-03-12T00:14:34.398-07:00Google pays tribute to Douglas Adams for his 61st birthday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMkesShUoMxDWySHGJsbtfGovN7G8dU56eeZwLF4-hfBnuiI8jZUo27Ks1fBfcCkApgJpyX0p-g921kCOzipY6iEYfMvreCQevc3RnPP_NhgvSJ7BTzGLjG8YI-2qQVh-V_i9bDt-iW4/s1600/douglasadams61-doodle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Douglas Adams 61st birthday doodle" border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrMkesShUoMxDWySHGJsbtfGovN7G8dU56eeZwLF4-hfBnuiI8jZUo27Ks1fBfcCkApgJpyX0p-g921kCOzipY6iEYfMvreCQevc3RnPP_NhgvSJ7BTzGLjG8YI-2qQVh-V_i9bDt-iW4/s1600/douglasadams61-doodle.jpg" title="" width="560" /></a><br />
The 11th march 2013 we celebrate Douglas Adams' 61st Birthday. Google pays tribute to the man with one of its famous doodles. Thanks Big G ! ;)<br />
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The doodle was created by Sophia Foster-Dimino. She explains how she worked on this doodle on the doodles' site where all the doodles are archived. So <a href="http://www.google.com/doodles/douglas-adams-61st-birthday" target="_blank">you can still see it here and read Sophia explanations and homage to DNA</a> .<br />
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Google founders love Hitchhiker. When you ask google.com what is "The answer to life, the universe and everything", it still answers 42.<br />
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And Eric Schmidt, executive chairman and former CEO of Google, told last year : "Think back to <i>Star Trek</i>, or my favourite, <i>The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy</i>. Much of what those writers imagined is now possible," Schmidt said.<br />
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"Translating... voice recognition, electronic books. The people who predict that intelligent robots, virtual reality or self-driving cars will soon be commonplace are right," he continued.
"Governments will be able to spot the economic makings of a crisis before they happen and doctors will be able to accurately predict the outbreak of disease before anyone feels it."
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Douglas Adams died 12 years ago and Google's doodle also makes us remember how young he was when he died. 49 years old, damn it ! It was such a shock for so many fans in the universe. "Life, don't talk to me about life" !<br />
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Douglas Adams was a comic genius, author of the celebrated "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series (which started in 1978 as a radio series but which also spanned through five books, a six episodes BBC TV series, several plays, a movie, a computer game,...), but also of two Dirk Gently books (two books plus an unfinished one, a famous play called "Dirk", two radio series and a four episodes BBC TV series), a dictionary about names that should exist ("The Meaning of Liff") and a remarkable book about endangered species "Last Chance to See"(book, radio series, computer software, TV documentary series).<br />
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He was also a radical atheist, a rock addict (who owned many left hand guitars and played on stage with Pink Floyd for his 42nd Birthday).<br />
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For more informations about Douglas Adams and his work, you can read my website <a href="http://www.douglasadams.eu/">www.douglasadams.eu</a><br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-54078455543192838132013-02-21T08:26:00.000-08:002013-03-12T00:14:14.885-07:00Hitchhiker Live back in 2013, book now !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hitchhiker Live is back on tour in september 2013. The first date will be in London the 16th September.<br />
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Here are all dates available now (updated 21th February 2012) :<br />
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<td width="320"><a href="http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk/hitchhikers" target="_blank">Book now<b>London</b>, Hackney Empire</a></td>
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<td width="80">16-17 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Norwich</b>, Theatre Royal</td>
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<td width="80">19 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Cardiff</b>, St David's Hall</td>
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<td width="80">21 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Northampton</b>, Derngate</td>
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<td width="80">22 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.mayflower.org.uk/event.asp?show=HITCH13" target="_blank">Book now <b>Southampton</b>, Mayflower Theatre</a></td>
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<td width="80">23 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=50B33F8E-9A5D-4390-9AE4-2FC76AE0B37E" target="_blank">Book now<b> Southend</b>, Cliffs Pavilion</a></td>
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<td width="80">25-26 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/sunderland-empire/" target="_blank">Book now <b>Sunderland</b>, Empire</a></td>
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<td width="80">27 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/edinburgh-playhouse/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Edinburgh</b>, Playhouse Theatre</a></td>
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<td width="80">28 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/grimsby-auditorium/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Grimsby</b>, Auditorium</a></td>
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<td width="80">29 Sep</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Ipswich</b>, Regent Theatre</td>
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<td width="80">1 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/aylesbury-waterside-theatre/" target="_blank">Book now <b>Aylesbury</b>, Waterside Theatre</a></td>
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<td width="80">2 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/new-alexandra-theatre-birmingham/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Birmingham</b>, New Alexandra Theatre </a></td>
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<td width="80">3 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.malvern-tickets.co.uk/select_seats.aspx?perfid=187423" target="_blank">Book now <b>Malvern</b>, The Forum Theatre </a></td>
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<td width="80">4 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Cambridge</b>, Corn Exchange</td>
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<td width="80">7 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Sheffield</b>, City Hall</td>
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<td width="80">8-9 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/showsthe-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxyopera-house-manchester/opera-house-manchester/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Manchester</b>, Opera House</a></td>
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<td width="80">10 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Bradford</b>, St. George's Hall</td>
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<td width="80">11 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.rhylpavilion.co.uk/shows/show/id/851" target="_blank">Book now <b>Rhyl</b>, Pavilion Theatre</a></td>
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<td width="80">14-16 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.goh.co.uk/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy" target="_blank">Book now<b> Belfast</b>, The Grand Opera House</a></td>
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<td width="80">21 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth/productionpage.aspx?hid=6&nid=5527_2" target="_blank">Book now <b>Crawley</b>, The Hawth</a></td>
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<td width="80">22 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.watfordcolosseum.co.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=8B274C42-74CD-4F77-8386-2573E379B2D8" target="_blank">Book now<b> Watford</b>, Colesseum</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td width="80">24 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/hitchhikers-guide/southport-theatre-and-convention-centre/" target="_blank">Book now <b>Southport</b>, Southport Theatre</a></td>
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<td width="80">25 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Preston</b>, Guildhall</td>
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<td width="80">27 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live/new-victoria-theatre/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Woking</b>, New Victoria Theatre </a></td>
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<td width="80">28-29 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.readingarts.com/thehexagon/whatson/event.asp?id=SXBD23-A7821753" target="_blank">Book now<b> Reading</b>, Hexagon</a></td>
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<td width="80">31 Oct</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/whats-on/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Buxton</b>, Opera House</a></td>
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<td width="80">1 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/grand-opera-house-york/" target="_blank">Book now <b>York</b>, Grand Opera House</a></td>
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<td width="80">2 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Scarborough</b>, Spa Centre</td>
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<td width="80">5-6 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON </span><b>Glasgow</b>, Theatre Royal</td>
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<td width="80">7 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Dunfermline</b>, Alhambra Theatre</td>
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<td width="80">9 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Aberdeen</b>, Music Hall</td>
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<td width="80">10 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Inverness</b>, Eden Court Theatre</td>
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<td width="80">13 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON </span><b>New Brighton</b>, Floral Pavilion</td>
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<td width="80">15 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.trch.co.uk/index.aspx?articleid=20877" target="_blank">Book now<b>Nottingham</b>, Royal Concert Hall</a></td>
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<td width="80">16 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON</span><b> Hull</b>, New Theatre</td>
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<td width="80">17 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON </span><b>Halifax</b>, The Victoria Theatre</td>
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<td width="80">19 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/princess-theatre-torquay/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Torquay</b>, Princess Theatre </a></td>
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<td width="80">20 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="https://www.wycombeswan.co.uk/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=1CD5AAE2-DEEF-4559-A874-1BE81463E917" target="_blank">Book now<b> Wycombe</b>, Swan</a></td>
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<td width="80">22-23 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide/the-churchill-theatre-bromley/" target="_blank">Book now<b> Bromley</b>, The Churchill Theatre</a></td>
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<td width="80">24 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.lighthousepoole.co.uk/the-hitch-hikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-2013" target="_blank">Book now<b> Poole</b>, Lighthouse</a></td>
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<td width="80">27-28 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><a href="http://www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy/theatre-royal-brighton/" target="_blank">Book now <b>Brighton</b>, Theatre Royal</a></td>
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<td width="80">29 Nov</td>
<td width="320"><span style="color: #ff1e18;">COMING SOON </span><b>Basingstoke</b>, Anvil</td></tr>
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You can also check dates on the official website : <a href="http://www.hitchhikerslive.com/tour-dates.html">http://www.hitchhikerslive.com/tour-dates.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-88757794424218498702013-01-23T08:45:00.003-08:002013-03-12T00:13:53.484-07:00Polly Adams interviewed on Aussie radio<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Polly, Douglas Adams' daughter, has been interviewed for the first time ever (well at least to my knowledge) on an Australian radio where she currently (as january 2013) gets some holidays.<br />
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A great little interview very informative and funny. Polly is so kind and witty, that's pretty nice to hear her here :<br />
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<a href="http://blogs.abc.net.au/tasmania/2013/01/douglas-adams-little-rocket.html">http://blogs.abc.net.au/tasmania/2013/01/douglas-adams-little-rocket.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-58431542008608580592013-01-13T10:30:00.002-08:002013-01-13T10:37:00.090-08:00The Doctor Who legacy collection box set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is of course great news for all Doctor Who fans and Douglas Adams fans alike. BBC video has just released a great DVD boxset. It contains the legendary and unfinished "Shada" story never fully completed. You'll find all the existing footage + some Tom Baker narration to fill the missing gaps.</div>
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The boxset contains also the BBC produced documentary "More than thirty years in the Tardis" (1993), a famous documentary about the first thirty years of Doctor Who directed by Kevin Davies (who also directed the also famous "The Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy" TV series making of).</div>
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An exhibition about Douglas Adams is not a common event. Last time I saw one was the Hitchcon in 2009. So if you're in UK when the exhibition is open (this october) you won't want to miss that.</div>
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"By kind permission of the family of the late Douglas Adams this unique exhibition is a unique first public display of some personal memorabilia that documents the birth of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy at his home in Stalbridge, together with items from his passions for technology and conservation.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-50771053004286656892012-07-22T03:13:00.001-07:002012-07-22T03:13:48.474-07:00Hitchhiker Live : 35.000 spectators and a new tour in 2013<br />
<span style="background-color: white;">The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Show Live has just finished its tour in Edimburgh on saturday 21th that the organizers announced that the show will return in 2013 on the facebook page of the show !!!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">"35,000 of the galaxy's most brilliant people have come to see us over the last couple of months. We have so much to thank you for: because of you we've been able to have a ridiculous amount of fun ripping around Great Britain sharing Douglas Adams' masterpiece. Thank you, thank you, thank you! </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">Froods, hitchhikers, theatre goers: we're not ready to say farewell and thank you for all the fish qui</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">te yet. Slartiblartfast has plucked us from our comfy seats in the Restaurant at the End of the Tour because apparently there are whole chunks missing from our story.<br /><br />To that end, we are very happy to announce that we WILL be returning to the stage at some point in 2013! We can't say when (we've got no idea how this whole time travel business will pan out) but we will be back next year!<br /><br />Keep your eye on here, Twitter and the website for news...<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; text-align: left;">Stay froody!</span>"<br />
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That's great news indeed. US and Australian fans can cross their fingers. It would be great for them if this time it was a worldwide tour (I have no much hope that they come to France but I will sure go see the show again in 2013 - note that according to what has been announced it could be a NEW show) .Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-66347641425678839292012-07-20T06:39:00.002-07:002012-07-22T06:34:58.726-07:00The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio series Live, the FULL review<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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At last, my best birthday party ever. The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy Radio Series Live just for me. Well, me and a few other spectators in the fully packed Hackney Empire Theatre. It was an historic day. The 19th July, Hitchhiker’s Live was in London and I was here. <br />
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I was eager to see how Dirk, a radio man and a fine drummer (a man, a priori , more at ease with sound and "maybe" less with visuals), would translate visually Hitchhiker on stage. Even if it was not the first time he did it. The first time Hitchhiker has been performed live was in March 2008 during the sixth Douglas Adams memorial lecture for the 30th anniversary of the radio series. It was a performance of Episode 2 with the actors on stage. If my memory serves me right, the only visual aspect was Simon Jones in his dressing gown. In October 2009, it was a much more visual 90 minute long performance at the Hitchcon that took bits from different episodes.<br />
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But never anything had been done on this scale. We still have the actors playing on stage in front of mics with their scripts in their hands (it's a live radio show, not a theatre play). But there is a real set with lot of props, screens in the back, a live band in the left corner, the sound effect counter (on rollers!), and the narrator club chair in the right corner...<br />
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So Hitchhiker’s Live is not just audio, we have a lot of things going on on the stage. Dirk Maggs and Ken Humphrey do most of the sound effects live with various and often funny objects. The sound effects are indeed as much sound than visual jokes. Dirk and Ken make a great duo. They should probably start a comedy routine on their own. <br />
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Dirk is really the conductor of the show, sitting behind the drums, doing sound effects behind the counter, or miming hysterically Agrajag with a black umbrella. I wish I will be in such a great condition at his age (OK, next time I see him he'll probably hit me with the said umbrella, but he knows how much I love what he's done for years on Hitchhiker. He's the best thing that happened to Hitchhiker in the 21st century).<br />
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The Hitchhiker’s actors are some of the best. A rare breed. It was such a pleasure to see all of them (well sadly Stephen Moore, the famous voice of Marvin, was pre recorded, but that seems logical). At the London show, I found Geoff McGivern to be in a great form, he almost stole the show. But of course Simon Jones, Susan Sheridan and Mark Wing-Davey are huge bigger than life actors too. It was great to see that the "newcomers" were so good. Toby Longworth is an excellent Vogon Captain, Andy Secombe (Harry's very talented son) is a great Colin/Max/door, Samantha Béart a nice Random and a realistic teenager (to be clear about Random, I said in my previous review I was not fond of the character bits in Hitchhiker, the actress knows perfectly her job). And of course, the narrator for the London show was no less than the unique Terry Jones! So, with Hitchhiker’s Live you get a great flawless casting.
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I also loved Marvin's retro design, the best representation of the manically depressed robot since the Illustrated Guide version in 1994. I feared it could be too static, but it is superbly lively and well animated.<br />
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The show was very smooth-running. You sense that Dirk spent time to perfect the show since the beginning of the tour according the audience reactions.<br />
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Maybe a few words about the merchandising, as it's difficult not to buy something from the shop. Everything is top quality. I chose a big size glazed paper souvenir brochure and the nicely done official towel (both articles are rather cheap for such quality items. I also took the Babel fish USB key (OK it's just 1gb but it's so cooool). T-shirts are also great and I'll try to buy all of them later when I’ll get (hopefully) some more money.<br />
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It was also nice to hug the lovely Sue (Douglas' sister), and to shake hands with Polly (Douglas’s daughter). What an honour! And of course to meet again my friends Kevin Davies (the legendary KJD who worked on most Hitchhiker incarnations) and his fabulous son Liam. Plus the ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha fantastic bunch (with its top notch president Dave - he'll proof read this review so I prefer to be careful with what I say). What a night! I even forgot to smoke my birthday cigar. First time in years. <br />
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Due to the success of the show, I'm quite sure it will tour again soon across UK but maybe also hopefully in other parts of the world. With such a team, and such a show, it would be sad not to take the next step. Come on Dirk, you know you want it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-19647506095531137972012-06-21T23:28:00.001-07:002012-07-22T06:35:40.439-07:00The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio series Live, the AUDIO review<br />
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy is now on tour live on stage since the 8th June.<br />
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It's a long way since March 2008 when James Thrift, Douglas Adams' brother, asked to the public, after a reacting of the episode 2 with the original cast, if they would be willing to see Hitchhiker on Stage.<br />
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In October 2009, during the Hitchcon, we were blessed with a 90 minute long adaptation of the radio series, adapted and directed by Dirk Maggs.<br />
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Dirk Maggs is, of course, the man behind the three last Hitchhiker series (aired in 2004 and 2005) and also the Dirk Gently adaptations (in 2007 and 2008). To say that he knows perfectly Douglas Adams' work is a euphemism. So it comes with no surprise that he is the man behind this latest version of Hitchhiker.<br />
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I have not seen the show yet. I intend to see it the 19th July when the show comes to London (on my birthday!). "So how can you write a bloody review of the show ???" you could justifiably ask.<br />
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Well, being French I'm kind of deceitful, and thrived on a recent journey to London to buy and download the audio version of the show that every British citizen can buy and download on the official website (if you don't live in UK, you can't, let that be a lesson to you!). In fact, if you live in UK, you can buy and download the version of the show you want (the audio recording of each show stays online during 7 days). Maybe it's a good thing that I don't live in UK, because it would have been very difficult for me to stop myself from buying each version of the show.<br />
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To write my review, I chose deliberately the recording of the first date of the tour: the recording from the 8th June made in Glasgow. The interesting side is to listen to the show as it was originally conceived without the little changes that sure will follow the first dates (and DaveH, ZZ9 president and well known Hitchhiker expert, told me that "Dirk is tweaking the show to remove what he calls "flat spots" where he was expecting something from the audience but didn't get it. In Northampton there was a new punchline to the mixing of the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster).<br />
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As you may know, at least one important bit changes in almost each city where Hitchhiker Live goes. It's the voice of the book. In Glasgow, the part was played by Scottish actor Billy Boyd (of Lord of the Rings fame).<br />
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But let's begin with the review.<br />
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The show begins with music and not just any music but with Pink Floyd. A fitting tribute as Douglas Adams was a fan and friend of David Gilmour but also because in the original radio series Marvin hums some Pink Floyd on Magrathea (a bit that you can't find on the CD and tape versions of the series for copyright reasons). Also Pink Floyd's "One of these days" (the said music) quotes Dr Who theme music (another fitting tribute).<br />
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Here begins the show. And one bit of a shock as it doesn't start at the right place! But your shock just begins to dispel that the earth gets destroyed and you hear "Journey of the Sorcerer" (Hitchhiker legendary theme). It makes me shudder when I hear that one.<br />
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I won't describe all of what you'll get in the show because I don't want to spoil the pleasure to discover it by yourself.<br />
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It won't come as a surprise for those who have seen Hitchhiker Live at Hitchcon three years ago, but don't expect from Dirk Maggs a straightforward version of the Hitchhiker original series in the right order and with every bit in it.<br />
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Nevertheless, don't worry too much. Dirk knows perfectly well Hitchhiker and could probably quote most of the series by heart. So in this two hour long show that include pieces from almost each of the five radio series, Dirk didn't let out something mind-boggingly vital out of the show. Most of the best bits of Hitchhiker are there (even when entire corresponding passages have been removed: no Prosser in Hitchhiker Live, no Horse and Groom neither. As I told you the show literally begins with the destruction of the earth.<br />
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As usual, Dirk didn't hesitate to add his own jokes and bits of dialogues. But it's always respectful and in tune with Hitchhiker global mood. Even if I think that Dirk versions of Hitchhiker will always be less ambiguous than the Adams' ones. In the original Hitchhiker radio series, there is a kind of bitterness, that you may not find here (even if the Hitchhiker concept and text is and will always remain full of black humour). With Dirk Maggs, Hitchhiker is nevertheless more joyful.<br />
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Of course, when you listen to the audio version of a stage show, you've got the feeling sometimes you miss something (visual jokes,...). But it stands really on its own as an audio show, and the sound quality is just great even if it is a raw / non edited version (but once again, that is no surprise with Dirk Maggs). The addition of a live band and funny songs is welcome. Douglas Adams wanted Hitchhiker to sound as a rock album, so yep Hitchhiker Live sounds accordingly (or at least a pop rock one). Speaking of sound effects, some of them used in the show, as the guide sound, come from the original series. That's a nice touch. Sometimes I found that maybe there is not enough of them. I found the Restaurant bit a little on the quiet side. But once again it was a raw audio version of the show so i may be mistaken.<br />
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On the whole, I'm more pleased with the first half of the show even if there are excellent bits in the second half (Agrajag - voiced by Douglas Adams as in the radio series - and the Restaurant at the end of the universe). I've never been much of a fan of Random (Trillian and Arthur's daughter) so I would not have been that sad if she had been left out of the show, and the end is a little disappointing (ideally I would have wanted something more spectacular - maybe like the end of the Quintessential phase of the H2G2 radio series as written by... Dirk Maggs).<br />
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Still, Hitchhiker live is spectacular. The main actors are all part of the legend. Of course you won't get Peter Jones as the Voice of the Book, but for me, and regarding the Glasgow show, Billy Boyd played a nice Scottish version of the book.<br />
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I can't wait to be able to see Hitchhiker Live in all its visual splendour, and to laugh with the audience, at what will remain for centuries to come one of the best incarnations of the British sense of humour. Outrageously witty and funny, that is "The Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy"! Here live and with the original actors packed in it. By Zarquon, you don't want to miss it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.hitchhikerslive.com/" target="_blank">The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Series Live official website</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/hitchhikerslive" target="_blank">The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Radio Series Live official facebook page</a><br />
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For your information <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Douglas-Adams-H2G2/190285054434634" target="_blank">Douglasadams.eu has also its own facebook page too</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-47652149359498159602012-06-12T05:25:00.003-07:002012-06-16T03:39:31.483-07:00Hitchhiker Live : first reviews and online shop<br />
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy got some nice reviews for its first shows.<br />
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<a href="http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/read/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live_1464.html">http://www.uktheatre.net/magazine/read/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy-radio-show-live_1464.html</a>
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<a href="http://www.comedy.co.uk/live/review/hitchhikers_guide_live_review/">http://www.comedy.co.uk/live/review/hitchhikers_guide_live_review/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/reviews/article-2159602/Hitchhikers-Guide-To-The-Galaxy-Radio-Show-review-Big-thumbs-up.html" target="_blank">http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/reviews/article-2159602/Hitchhikers-Guide-To-The-Galaxy-Radio-Show-review-Big-thumbs-up.html </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzFfGi9oKtE">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzFfGi9oKtE</a> (video review)<br />
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<a href="http://www.hitchhikerslive.com/shop.html" target="_blank">The Hitchhiker Live online shop is now live</a>. You can now get your hands on a whole range of merchandise: T Shirts, the programme, official towel, Babelfish USB stick, mug and foam 'Don't Panic!' bubble... and an official towel !<br />
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You can also re-live the experience or catch up on what you missed out on thanks to Live audio downloads. Each live show is available to download in its entirety. Downloads are available for just 7 days after each performance's showing.
All downloads are encoded as 192k MP3 files, and may be contained in a ZIP file on download. Sadly, for legal reasons, downloads are only available in the UK !Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7300596656994683160.post-42006221058919422392012-06-08T12:15:00.002-07:002012-06-08T12:16:50.475-07:00Hitchhiker Live : the biggest show on earth begins tonight !Hitchhiker Live Tour begins tonight at Glasgow !!! Lucky b*stards !<br />
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All dates on the official website : <a href="http://www.hitchhikerslive.com/">http://www.hitchhikerslive.com/</a><br />
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