CENERENTOLA AT CLONTER

another wonderful evening out at Clonter Opera Farm with Rossini's Cenerentola which is loosely based on Cinderella story.  Ina McMahon from Ireland stepped in late in the main roll after Kathryn Rudge had withdrawn due to indisposition. It was possibly one of the longest operas that Clonter had put on with the superb young musicians from the RNCM in Manchester providing the orchestra. A good set helped and the performance was well received as was the good meal between acts. Nice company and a friendly family atmosphere which meant another triumph for Jeffery Lockett and team and to the training of opera singers. The car is all packed and ready for Stoke's Bay Sunday, the weather forecast has gone down hill with rain expected but I've decided to take just the base of the stand due to my back and leg problems and cover up if it really is wet, things do change. Suggest that if you come shop early in case we get soaked and pack up early. Lots of new M&D , East Kent etc photos includes many early and war time, post war shots and works vehicles, trams, trolleys etc.I got the Reading clip on YouTube and the Alton DVD is on sale now.