Monthly Archives: June 2011

A Daedalus Story

Kelvin Adams lived in a billion dollar apartment with his son, Kevin II, on the 448th stratum of Very Large Habitation Cube 66E. Their home had north-facing windows, through which they had a perfect view of Very Large Habitation Cube … Continue reading

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Mrs Thatcher Died at Burton-In-Kendal Services

Mrs Thatcher walked out of the house one morning after breakfast and didn’t come back for tea. Mark took it all badly, but these things happen. I made a wee joke that she was missing the big smoke and maybe … Continue reading

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And Then He Woke Up And It Had All Been A Terrible Dream

Jon kisses his wife on the cheek and collects his briefcase from the table by the door. He blows her another kiss on the way out. There’s a thin layer of cherry blossom on the front step. It’s eighteen in … Continue reading

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Sir Antony Sher Goes F***ing Ape

Eddie knows he has gone wrong when he walks into the rehearsal room and can hear only the squeaking of his rubber soles on the sprung floor. Heads turn. Malvolio throws the note to the floor. The call, Eddie thought, … Continue reading

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