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Odd feeling yesterday reviewing @BPO_orchestra playing a work (Nutcracker Suite) I did in a concert myself only last week. I could see the notes on the page as I listened.
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Odd feeling yesterday reviewing @BPO_orchestra playing a work (Nutcracker Suite) I did in a concert myself only last week. I could see the notes on the page as I listened.
Today! Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road SE6 3AE
December 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Today! Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road SE6 3AE
My review of last night's Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra concert at @cadoganhall susanelkin.co.uk/articles/con...
Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra 04 December 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews) - Susan Elkin
Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra Conductor Andras Keller Pianist Paul Lewis Cadogan Hall, 04 December 2025 At a time when you’re lucky to get two works in a programme, this concert felt like a ...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My review of last night's Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra concert at @cadoganhall susanelkin.co.uk/articles/con...
This event is now only 48 hours away. Be wonderful to see some of you there. Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road, SE6 1RQ (10 min walk from Hither Green station)
December 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
This event is now only 48 hours away. Be wonderful to see some of you there. Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road, SE6 1RQ (10 min walk from Hither Green station)
My review of last night's rather enjoyable show. @MenChocFactory susanelkin.co.uk/articles/fal...
Fallen Angels (Susan Elkin reviews) - Susan Elkin
Fallen Angels Noel Coward Directed by Christopher Luscombe Menier Chocolate Factory Star rating: 4 A century-old comedy of manners – a lesser known Noel Coward play – could easily feel dated. Bu...
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December 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
My review of last night's rather enjoyable show. @MenChocFactory susanelkin.co.uk/articles/fal...
Another lovely 5* review for my latest book Unheard Voices: "Great read. Makes me want to read or reread the books the stories are based on. Such a clever idea!"
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic... Also available through any bookshop.
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic... Also available through any bookshop.
Unheard Voices: Tales from the Margins of Literature: Amazon.co.uk: Elkin, Susan: 9781805881308: Books
Buy Unheard Voices: Tales from the Margins of Literature by Elkin, Susan from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Another lovely 5* review for my latest book Unheard Voices: "Great read. Makes me want to read or reread the books the stories are based on. Such a clever idea!"
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic... Also available through any bookshop.
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic... Also available through any bookshop.
New today on Susan's Bookshelves. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Susan's Bookshelves: The Boundless Deep by Richard Holmes - Susan Elkin
Tennyson and I go back a long way. He was my O Level poet and I remember loving the sensuous musicality of Oenone, The Lady of Shalott, Ulysess and more. So I asked for, and was given, a complete work...
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December 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
New today on Susan's Bookshelves. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
This Saturday 2pm. Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road, SE6 1RQ. Come and say hello! You might even do a bit of Christmas shopping ...
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This Saturday 2pm. Corbett Community Library, 103 Torridon Road, SE6 1RQ. Come and say hello! You might even do a bit of Christmas shopping ...
Have you ever wondered what Tess of the Durbervilles's sister did at the end of the novel? Did Isabella really (really?) marry the Duke at the end of Measure for Measure? Who was the woman with "an issue of blood" in St Luke? Try my speculative stories.
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic...
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic...
Unheard Voices: Tales from the Margins of Literature
Buy Unheard Voices: Tales from the Margins of Literature by Elkin, Susan from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.
www.amazon.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Have you ever wondered what Tess of the Durbervilles's sister did at the end of the novel? Did Isabella really (really?) marry the Duke at the end of Measure for Measure? Who was the woman with "an issue of blood" in St Luke? Try my speculative stories.
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic...
www.amazon.co.uk/Unheard-Voic...
My latest book Unhead Voices is dedicated to six friends who read avidly. One of them, a talented artist, has made me this lovely coaster as a thank you. I'm delighted with it.
December 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
My latest book Unhead Voices is dedicated to six friends who read avidly. One of them, a talented artist, has made me this lovely coaster as a thank you. I'm delighted with it.
Currently on Susan's Bookshelves. Next up (Weds) will be The Boundless Deep by Richard Holmes. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Susan's Bookshelves: The Diver and the Lover by Jeremy Vine - Susan Elkin
Jeremy Vine’s is not a name I had, until now, associated with novels. Neither had the surprised friend who drew my attention to The Diver and the Lover (2020). She didn’t offer any kind of verdict – ...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Currently on Susan's Bookshelves. Next up (Weds) will be The Boundless Deep by Richard Holmes. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
My review of Petty Men at Arcola Theatre. www.londonpubtheatres.com/petty-men-re...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
My review of Petty Men at Arcola Theatre. www.londonpubtheatres.com/petty-men-re...
It's WEDNESDAY so there's a new post on Susan's Bookshelves. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Susan's Bookshelves: The Diver and the Lover by Jeremy Vine - Susan Elkin
Jeremy Vine’s is not a name I had, until now, associated with novels. Neither had the surprised friend who drew my attention to The Diver and the Lover (2020). She didn’t offer any kind of verdict – ...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
It's WEDNESDAY so there's a new post on Susan's Bookshelves. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Very rare evening in. So unusual that it feels like a lovely holiday. I made a curry and ate it with two glasses of a rather good rose wine. Now I'm going to watch Ep 2 of David Olusoga's excellent new series, Empire.
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Very rare evening in. So unusual that it feels like a lovely holiday. I made a curry and ate it with two glasses of a rather good rose wine. Now I'm going to watch Ep 2 of David Olusoga's excellent new series, Empire.
Years overdue refurb of long-derelict house next door now well underway. Roofers have started today. I'm sitting at my desk in the noise cancelling headphones I normally use only for long haul flights & looking forward to their tea break.
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Years overdue refurb of long-derelict house next door now well underway. Roofers have started today. I'm sitting at my desk in the noise cancelling headphones I normally use only for long haul flights & looking forward to their tea break.
Currently on Susan's Bookshelves. New one up tomorrow on The Diver and the Lover by Jeremy Vine. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Susan's Bookshelves: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Susan Elkin
I recently saw and reviewed a stage adaptation of Frankenstein which re-invented Victor Frankenstein as Victoria and seemed to omit rather a lot of detail. I wasn’t sure though because, although I’ve ...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Currently on Susan's Bookshelves. New one up tomorrow on The Diver and the Lover by Jeremy Vine. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
My review of last night's concert @fantasiaorch @SinfoniaSmithSq susanelkin.co.uk/articles/fan...
Fantasia Orchestra 23 November 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews) - Susan Elkin
Fantasia Orchestra Tom Fetherstonhaugh Elizabeth Watts Smith Square Hall, 23 November 2025 Subtitled “Birdsong,” this miscellany concert was loosely predicated on avian inspiration across several ce...
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November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
My review of last night's concert @fantasiaorch @SinfoniaSmithSq susanelkin.co.uk/articles/fan...
Are you Christmas shopping today? Maybe your family and friends would like to read more about some of the minor characters in some of their favourite works of literature or adaptations of them? Amazon, Waterstones etc etc.
November 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Are you Christmas shopping today? Maybe your family and friends would like to read more about some of the minor characters in some of their favourite works of literature or adaptations of them? Amazon, Waterstones etc etc.
Be absolutely delighted to see some of you there. Corbett Community Library. 103 Torridon Road, London SE6 1RQ (about 10 min walk from Hither Green station).
November 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Be absolutely delighted to see some of you there. Corbett Community Library. 103 Torridon Road, London SE6 1RQ (about 10 min walk from Hither Green station).
Two family members (aged 14 and 28) have sent me (hint hint!) Christmas booklists. Absolutely delighted to buy titles such as Jane Eyre, Catcher in the Rye and To Kill a Mockingbird - and reassured that there is hope fpr the future!
November 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Two family members (aged 14 and 28) have sent me (hint hint!) Christmas booklists. Absolutely delighted to buy titles such as Jane Eyre, Catcher in the Rye and To Kill a Mockingbird - and reassured that there is hope fpr the future!
Ever wondered if Tess of the D'Urbervilles's sister really married Angel or how the Mayor of Hamelin felt once the children had disappeared? Have fun speculating with me - or be introduced to a few classics. www.waterstones.com/book/unheard... (Or you can buy through Indies or from Amazon)
Unheard Voices by Susan Elkin | Waterstones
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November 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Ever wondered if Tess of the D'Urbervilles's sister really married Angel or how the Mayor of Hamelin felt once the children had disappeared? Have fun speculating with me - or be introduced to a few classics. www.waterstones.com/book/unheard... (Or you can buy through Indies or from Amazon)
New today on Susan's Bookshelves. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Susan's Bookshelves: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Susan Elkin
I recently saw and reviewed a stage adaptation of Frankenstein which re-invented Victor Frankenstein as Victoria and seemed to omit rather a lot of detail. I wasn’t sure though because, although I’ve ...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
New today on Susan's Bookshelves. susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Currently on Susan's Bokshelves. Next up (Wednesday) is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - because electicism is what I do! susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
Susan's Bookshelves: Rivals by Jilly Cooper - Susan Elkin
I had never read a Jilly Cooper novel nor seen any sort of dramatisation. It simply didn’t sound my sort of thing although I was aware of her “thoroughly good egg” status and admired her stoical work ...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Currently on Susan's Bokshelves. Next up (Wednesday) is Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - because electicism is what I do! susanelkin.co.uk/articles/sus...
My review of last night's show. @QuestorsTheatre susanelkin.co.uk/articles/lig...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:31 AM
My review of last night's show. @QuestorsTheatre susanelkin.co.uk/articles/lig...