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Because Of Mr Darrow
Because of Mr Darrow is a comedy stage play by Miles Tredinnick. It was first produced in London in 1982 at the Finborough Arms Theatre in Earl's Court and later transferred to the Grove Theatre in Hammersmith. It was recorded as a radio play for the Royal Free Hospital The Royal Free Hospital (also known simply as the Royal Free) is a major teaching hospital in the Hampstead area of the London Borough of Camden. The hospital is part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, which also runs services at Barn ..., Hampstead's in-house radio station in 1985. References {{1980s-play-stub British plays ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miles Tredinnick
Miles Tredinnick, also known as Riff Regan, (born Warrington 18 February 1955) is a rock musician, songwriter and a stage and screenwriter. In the 1970s, he was the lead singer with the British rock band London.Spicer, Al, (2006) ''The Rough Guide to Punk'', Rough Guides Ltd, , p. 155 Afterwards he went on to write comedy plays for the stage. He has also written scripts for Frankie Howerd, including the television special '' Superfrank!'' and the stage comedy ''Up Pompeii!'' Rock musician In 1976, with drummer Jon Moss, guitarist Dave Wight (real name Colin Wight) and bassist Steve Voice, Tredinnick formed the punk band London.Rimmer, Dave (1985) ''Like Punk Never Happened'', Faber and Faber, , p. 40-42 He was the lead singer Riff Regan. The band came to the notice of Danny Morgan who was a talent scout for ex- Yardbirds and ex-Marc Bolan manager Simon Napier-Bell.Napier-Bell, Simon (2001) ''Black Vinyl White Powder'', Ebury Press, , p. 163 He secured them a record deal with MCA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Free Hospital
The Royal Free Hospital (also known simply as the Royal Free) is a major teaching hospital in the Hampstead area of the London Borough of Camden. The hospital is part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, which also runs services at Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and a number of other sites. The trust is a founder member of the UCLPartners academic health science centre. History Early history What became the Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 by the surgeon William Marsden to provide free care to those of little means. It is said that one evening, Marsden found a young girl lying on the steps of St. Andrew Church, Holborn, dying from disease and hunger and sought help for her from one of the nearby hospitals. However, none would take the girl in and she died two days later. After this experience Marsden set up a small dispensary at 16 Greville Street, Holborn, called the London General Institution for the Gratuitous Care of Malignant Diseases. The hospita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
