MadameGalinaHow Not to Give Interviews…Asked what was my favourite ballet by Sir Kenneth MacMillan: ‘Song of the Earth…no, wait…Concerto: when the Second Movement girl is…Mar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017
MadameGalinaOverly au-fait with a Fairy — a Thought on The Sleeping BeautyIn each of the productions of the ballet I’ve seen over thirty years, the courtiers have seemed unfazed at the arrival of the six fairies…Jul 9, 2016Jul 9, 2016
MadameGalinaBrexit — More Leavers’ ReasonsOne woman in Aldeburgh, in a cotton dress, pumps and and editor’s green visor, said that she really hadn’t used Europe in such a long time…Jul 7, 2016Jul 7, 2016
MadameGalinaMasterclass in Passive-AggressionThe letting agent rang saying that my landlord was asking did I mind if he put the rent up.May 26, 2016May 26, 2016
MadameGalinaThe Milk-Skin WitchMy brother couldn’t stand the skin on custard or hot chocolate and would sit and cry until my mother scraped it off for him. My great aunt…May 24, 2016May 24, 2016
MadameGalinaBodybuilders and this ‘quest’ business…Bodybuilders often post about their ‘quests’. As thought they might be Jason in charge of the Argonauts. Or Cpl Alleyn, Second Parachute…Mar 30, 2016Mar 30, 2016
MadameGalinaOh, Lord, Protect me from Mine Wee-ChuckersI’m off to York this weekend with the Evening of Burlesque tour. Last time I was there was in 2000. I got off the train from Garforth and…Mar 24, 2016Mar 24, 2016