Nick Hennegan's Bohemian Britain
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I’m not completely sure I’ve got the editorial and pub stop balance right but yet again, today saw a BRILLIANT bunch from around the world, on the second-ever Edinburgh (not London!) Literary Pub Crawl. Celebrating international writers in Scotland’s capital. A great night with lovely people. Although I am feeling the walking a bit – and so on our first GREAT Saturday night in Party Central… I decide to have an early(ish) night!
Must be me age….!
But join us! http://bit.ly/4cSeSd8
Wow! What a brilliant WORLD PREMIERE of the London Edinburgh Literary Pub Crawl last night.
We had a few technical difficulties- our venue is not really a venue but a space next to a bar – but we soon sorted that. From the first drink for a Scottish 18 year old’s birthday (bought by her Mom) to Australians, Americans and Italians, as happens in London, new friends were made and it becomes a good natured party. Although I had to cut the Oxford Bar due to time and distance. Maybe in future we’ll do an Old Town AND New Town Tour! Ya godda LOVE #Edinburgh! @edfringe @thepleasance
Join me! http://bit.ly/4cSeSd8
The world premiere of the London Edinburgh literary pub crawl is 3pm today. It’s the fringiest fringe thing I’ve ever done. I was still writing it last night, I’m playing with the script today, and I have no idea if we will get it in under the specified one hour time slot. Frankly, I doubt it, but I hope that won’t be a problem.
It’s a little bit crazy that I’m doing everything. No cast, no rehearsals, no production support, just me and packs of flyers and posters. The year after I officially became a pensioner! Back to basics. Hey ho! It’s a funny old world!
Wish me luck. Or come and join me – every day in August! http://bit.ly/4cSeSd8
Cheers!
In spite of the London traffic and my growing anxiety, I managed to get to Kings Cross station half an hour before the train left. Phew! But then, even having arrived in time, there was difficulty. I paid £1 to get a luggage trolley for my vast and heavy load of print, promotional items and merchandise. (Yep, you can buy my book, a mug or a notebook! More later!)
So I paid for the trolley, loaded the bags and it went about 6 feet then locked up! I paid another pound for a second trolley – and the same thing happened. Trollymagedon! I noticed it was happening to others too. How? I’m amazed it didn’t make the news! Kings Cross owes me two quid!
Although, to quote Will, ’there is some soul of goodness in things evil!’ Because, forced to drag the loads sans trolley, I actually worked out a way of doing it. Although won’t bore you with that detail here….
So I made the train on time and a mighty relief it was too. But why? I had pre-booked a seat but if I’d missed it I think there would be other trains to Edinburgh. Eh? I didn’t even have to arrive for technical rehearsals like in previous years. Why do we pressure ourselves so much?
My luggage has taken up most of the train compartment, and I’m on my second red wine (it’s free!) And I’m sure it’s good for my literary Pub Crawl training! As you can see by the beer mats, last night my partner set too with a red sharpie adapting our London offerings. The real ones will arrive next week. Here’s how they should look!
I do a bit of work on the script. Nope… it’s nowhere near finished!
Tomorrow. Maybe.
Cheers!
It’s a sunny day in Shepherds Bush.
I’m going to try and keep a daily account of the fringe this year. I’m not even sure why – but there might be some vague use for others producing a show.
It started with little sleep. To the Raven in Hammersmith last night to say goodbye by to the Pongy Professor, the Facsist French Cook and a few other people that are pub buddies and the reason that pubs are more important than drinking.
I don’t drink much, but it’s always a big thing coming to Edinburgh. I’ve got so much stuff to take, flyers, posters, merchandise (more about that later) and I know I’m on a timetable to get a train at 12:30 pm so sleep is hard. I get 5 hours.
I’ve so much stuff to take I’ve decided not to get the tube but to get a cab to Kings Cross. I’ve dialled Uber but I know though I have an hour before the train I’m probably gonna get stuck in traffic on the Marleybone flyover which I do. And is where I’m writing this now. 50 minutes till my train!
I’m reminded why I don’t drive in London. Will I make it?
Wish me luck.
After a fairly tense morning, I’m finally on my way to the Edinburgh fringe.
My luggage has taken up most of the train compartment, but I’m on my second red wine (it’s free!) And I’m sure it’s good for my literary Pub Crawl training.
As you can see by the beer mats, last night my partner set too with a red sharpie adapting our London offerings. The real ones will arrive next week.
I’m going to start a little daily blog on here for the Fringe I think. Might be of use to some.
Cheers!
A new bookshop in Chiswick!
It’s an independent bookshop so needs our support.
As there’s no set this year and in an attempt to be kind to the planet, I thought I’d take the train to Edinburgh, rather than catch a plane or drive.
I may have underestimated how difficult it would be to get this lot to Edinburgh though! 2.000 flyers, scripts, mugs, books and posters do weigheth a ton!
Sooooo….. has anyone got room for a box in their Festival-bound car or van this week?
There’s a pint in it for you!
Nick @ BohemianBritain.com
Heating up to Edinburgh’24, this popped up on my photo feed.
There’s a chance we’re showing the Edinburgh performance film of ‘Winston and David’ by Robert Lloyd George in November. Watch this space… and if you haven’t, why not sign up to our email list.
Nick Hennegan looks forward to performing at the World’s biggest open arts festival in Edinburgh on Resonance 104.4fm and BohemianBritain.com. There’s music and speech from some new shows and some classics, including The Choir of Man and Guy Masterson.
Nick is performing every day at 3pm (not 15th) at the Pleasance Dome – Venue 23. With the First London Edinburgh Fringe Literary Pub Crawl! For Details, Please see HERE. And say Hi to Nick if you have a show on or want to share some audio with him. There will be regular updates and videos here.
Email: nick @ BohemianBritain.com
