I took this photo on my mobile so it is a bit rubbish, but it is the ony record I have of the Tempest performed in the open air at Bignor Park. Local photographer Linda Westmore was there taking official photos which will be a lot better.
The play itself was very well done. The very small cast managed with very few props, no special effects and not even a female to take the part of Miranda. They did a pretty good job keeping everyone's attention right to the end. It isn't the easiest play to do in the open air. There isn't a a huge amount of action and the end is a bit odd to modern ears, with Prospero right at the end dropping out of character and asking for applause. But you had to admire the projection skills of the actors. A very enjoyable night out.
Wednesday, 28 July 2010
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Annette Putmann, Petworth
A new shop down the High Street - or at least I have only just notice it. Apologies if it has been open for years without registering in the gooey stuff that I try to pass off as my brain.
Seems to stock shabby chic furnishings so fits in pretty well with that part of town.
I couldn't find any online presence for this business - but if anyone has a link let me know and I will add it.
Seems to stock shabby chic furnishings so fits in pretty well with that part of town.
I couldn't find any online presence for this business - but if anyone has a link let me know and I will add it.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Spectacular display of Petunias at Therapy, Petworth
Therapy is one of the most popular clothes shops in Petworth but at the moment it is mainly notable for having huge quantities of petunias outside their branch in Golden Square.
If you are interested in what they actually sell have a look at their website http://www.therapypetworth.co.uk/about.html
If you are interested in what they actually sell have a look at their website http://www.therapypetworth.co.uk/about.html
Sunday, 25 July 2010
Hennings Wine Shop, Petworth Music Festival Window Entry
Hennings picked up on the World Music aspect of the festival and came up with a sort of collage of flags and items of sheet music. It didn't win anything - though as the prize was a bottle of champagne maybe that bother them too much - but it has bought a splash of colour to that corner of Golden Square which has cheered me up when going to buy my booze.
Saturday, 24 July 2010
Diver's Helmet in Riverbank, Petworth
Where do you go if you want to buy a brass diver's helmet? To Riverbank, the antique shop in the High Street in Petworth it would seem. It didn't have a price tag that I could see. If you buy it as a result of seeing it on here, please leave a comment. I won't get a commission but it would be fun to think I played a part in bringing someone together with a piece of vintage brassware.
See http://visitpetworth.riverbank-petworth for a photo of the shop.
See http://visitpetworth.riverbank-petworth for a photo of the shop.
Friday, 23 July 2010
Divot stamping at Veuve Cliquot Gold Cup 2010
Photo taken at the final of the polo year at Cowdray in July 2010. One of the traditions of polo is to let the spectators onto the pitch between chukkas to stamp the pitch flat again. This is called divot stamping, and was very popular with the large crowd that had turned out.
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Guilt's Festval Window Competition Entry
Guilt have come up with some cracking window ideas over the years. This one maybe isn't their best ever, but is still colourful and entertaining. (It didn't win though.)
Guilt have now opened a shop in Chichester, which means that the PetworthPoster office have designated that part of Chichester as Greater Petworth, and I'll try and get some photos of it up.
Guilt have now opened a shop in Chichester, which means that the PetworthPoster office have designated that part of Chichester as Greater Petworth, and I'll try and get some photos of it up.
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
The Red Lion - For Now
There are lots of workmen busy on the Red Lion at the moment. The word on the streets is that it is going to reopen shortly as a bistro called The Leconfield, and that it is going to be run by a big name chef.
Watch this blog for future developments.
Watch this blog for future developments.
Saturday, 17 July 2010
Tiffins - Winner! Petworth Festival Shop Window Competion Results out
As predicted, favourites Tiffins won the shop window competition. Dark horse Artful Teasing pulled off a prize too. I've been a bit under the weather over the last few days but I'll get out and get some pictures as soon as I can.
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Artful Teasing's Chinese Fan - Petworth Festival Window Entry
Artful Teasing are taking the subtle approach this year. Their theme is Chinese music with a Chinese flute and some elegant looking fans along with one of their famous kimonos.
Not getting much backing at the bookies but could be a dark horse of the competition.
Not getting much backing at the bookies but could be a dark horse of the competition.
Wednesday, 14 July 2010
John Bird's Entry in Festival Window Competition
After his success in the Christmas window competition a lot of us were looking to John to come up with his Sgt Pepper of a window. Not sure he has really pulled it off this time.
Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Tiffins -Front Runners in Window Competition
Part of the Petworth Music Festival is a competition for the shop with the best window. This provokes fierce rivalries with the shop keepers checking out the opposition and gossiping about one another mercilessly. The clear front runner this year are Tiffins who have gone with a teddy bear theme and created a storyline. A formidable entry indeed. But other outlets haven't shown their hand yet so there could still be an upset.
Monday, 12 July 2010
New Coat of Paint on Stringers Gallery
Stringers gallery seems to be steadily upgrading itself from an art supplies shop to a sort of all round artists' resource centre. They still sell paint, canvas and prints but they also have a big printer for doing posters and reproducing large copies.
They are also offering courses for people who want to develop their art skills.
Black is a very arty and trendy colour, so probably a good choice.
They are also offering courses for people who want to develop their art skills.
Black is a very arty and trendy colour, so probably a good choice.
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Free Concert in Petworth Park
Mrs Petworthposter and myself enjoyed a great evening of sun and music last night as the Petworth Music Festival opened with a free concert in the park. The opening group were Kasai Masai from the Congo who were great. The next act were KB, Terez and the Spank Band who seemed a bit thin on the ground. There were only three of them. But the lead singer made up in personality what they lacked in numbers. He claimed that they were the top band in the Bahamas and they seemed to be being followed by Bahamas TV. As the concert ended the crowd, including yours truly, spontaneously formed a conga. A really nice start to the season.
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