Wednesday 19 January 2011

Tragedy, Hope and Rising Spirits

New Years Day was to be the kick start for me, a kick start I needed, the time up to Christmas had been nothing short of horrendous, and as for Christmas?  The worst I had ever had - the bonus being I know I can't possibly have one as bad as that again. 

However, New Years Day delivered absolutely devastating news about one of the cast members who has been involved very heavily throughout the whole series, a cast member and far more importantly a very, very close friend and soul mate.  It's not my place to name the person here and I know many of you know who it is, and the huge creative and immensely valuable part played by them in Paradise Heights so far.  A beautiful soul and person, an incredibly passionate creative whose influence has been felt all over Manchester.  I know this has affected a huge amount of people and the amount of love poured out thus far is nothing short of beautiful to behold, it's news that has absolutley shook the creative community to the core and at the same time created a tsunami of love, compassion and caring to the person involved. 

Let's keep that coming...bodies break but spirits don't.  I know that that person's spirit is alive and kicking and absolutley incredibly strong, brave and positive, a creative spirit and soul that will rise again like a beautiful and Mighty Phoenix.  He is a huge part of Paradise Heights AND WILL REMAIN SO.  We could never have come this far without him and the road ahead will be travelled with him on board, I truly believe that even with the incredible stuff he has done so far...THE BEST IS YET TO COME. 

Forever my brother, my friend, my joy, my inspiration, my soul mate, my kindred spirit.

NEW WEBSITE

I can confirm that Tales from Paradise Heights will have its own website over the next few weeks, currently being designed by Paradise Heights regular PHOEBE MARIE JONES and her creative other half CLANCY HOOD...more news on this soon.

CREATIVE MEET UPS...

Great creative meetings so far this month with THE OCTAGON THEATRE, BOLTON, CONTACT THEATRE, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER 24/7 THEATRE FESTIVAL and FUTURE ARTISTS.  Expect more exciting news from these meet ups over the next few weeks...

The PARADISE HOUR with Joe O'Byrne on SALFORD CITY RADIO 94.4FM or at http://www.salfordcityradio.org/ Every Friday Morning 10am to 11am, you can listen live at the link...

Yes! I finally jumped back in the saddle at the fabulous SALFORD CITY RADIO and launched a new show on Friday 14th January...THE PARADISE HOUR - yeah it was really hard comin up with that title...

It was one hell of a bumpy ride for the first half hour, but by the end of the show I was rocking again.  A weekly look at the arts, with some quirky choons that will raise yer eyebrows, news that will furrow them and a delivery style that will singe them...;) 

Also a good place to keep up with what's happening in Paradise Heights...that's EVERY Friday mornin right?  Get lissunin...;)

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=319966126476

AND FINALLY IN THIS UPDATE SOME FANTASTIC NEWS...

Tales from Paradise Heights will be a major part of a the DIGIT FESTIVAL coming to THE LOWRY on the 10th/11th and 12th June, 2012.  There will be screenings of I'm Frank Morgan and the feature film Lookin' for Lucky, the Multi-Media Extravaganza stage play Rank will be performed for one night only...and...EXCLUSIVE NEWS...a short film directly linked to Rank will be premiered...a very unique event...be part of it, stay tuned for updates...

May this year bring you all that you desire and more...

Best wishes

Joe x

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