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Father of gyno-psychiarty

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Butcher is the harrowing story based on authentic historical documents, we follow the career of Dr Silas Weir, “Father of Gyno-Psychiatry” as he ascends from professional anonymity to national renown. Humiliated by a procedure gone terribly wrong, Weir is forced to take a position at the New Jersey Asylum for Female Lunatics, where he reigns. There, he is allowed to continue his practice, unchecked for decades, making a name for himself by focusing on women who have been neglected by the state – women he subjects to the most grotesque modes of experimentation. As he begins to establish himself a … Continue reading Father of gyno-psychiarty

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On the Brink of fear & disaster

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Philip Notman, an acclaimed medieval history professor whose fondness for Emerson’s scariest quote “ I  am glad to be on the brink of fear”, attends a conference in Bergen, Norway. On his return to London, and to his wife and son, something unexpected and inexplicable happens to him, and he is unable to settle back into his normal life. Seeking answers, he flies to Cadiz to see Inés, a Spanish academic, with whom he shared a connection at the conference, but his journey doesn’t end there. A chance encounter with a wealthy, elderly couple sends him to a house on … Continue reading On the Brink of fear & disaster

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Banging Denmark

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A Contemporary Comedy which will Raise a Few Eyebrows? Yes I think so! “Banging Denmark” – Review – Finborough Theatre, 118 Finborough Road.Earls Court, London SW10 9ED You can join Friends of The Finborough Theatreunder five different categories – ask any staff member for a leaflet for moredetails. Known as the best pub theatre in Europe.http://www.finboroughtheatre.co.uk for times and prices. All comers get a veryinformative programme and a good seat. Writer of this play – Van Badham is an Australian born lady and aninternational award winning writer, theatre maker and broadcaster who is afeatured Guardian columnist and has also written … Continue reading Banging Denmark

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“Rage” inspiring tragedies

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Stephen King who earned the title of King of Horror after publishing novels like It, Pet Sematary, Carrie and The Shining, has asked for his latest book to go out of publication because of the controversy it generated. A high school student Charlie Decker, who after an incident that sent his chemistry teacher to the hospital and insulting the principal led to his expulsion, took a pistol from his locker and shot his Algebra teacher while holding his classmates hostage. Over the next two decades several number of shooting incidents took place at high schools across the US. On several … Continue reading “Rage” inspiring tragedies

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What the maid saw!

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“Don’t go in the guest bedroom”. A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick’s face as he touches the door with his fingertips. “My wife … she’s very ill.” As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment. I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can’t risk losing this job- not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe…It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously gave me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with view across the … Continue reading What the maid saw!

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Emotional cost of Greed; Corruption of the Russian super rich

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Former tutor Sarah Thomas’s incarnation of tell-all memoir, and glossy juicy and dark expose, has fictionalised her experience of life with Russian billionaires. Melanie an aimless English graduate who signs on with a teaching agency, ends up in boundless luxury and with a family in need of tutoring for their bright little precocious girl. Ivan and Kata, the Russian oligarch, employs Melanie as an 11-plus coach, who moves around the global empire. They live a life of luxury, gorgeous clothes, gadgets, maids and art, with perfect meals and bed made fresh every time. Alexandra, her charge, grows from cute 11-year-old … Continue reading Emotional cost of Greed; Corruption of the Russian super rich