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South Wales Argus
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
John Osborne's Newport links discovered in theatre research
The Monmouth-based Off Centre Theatre group is set to stage The Entertainer by John Osborne. During research, the play's director, Martin Newman, discovered that Osborne's family had deep ties to Newport and this newspaper. Osborne, a key figure in the 1960s 'kitchen sink theatre' movement, made little of these connections in his life. However, he did recall his grandmother, Queenie, taking great joy in reading the South Wales Argus, especially the births, marriages, and deaths section. Osborne's Newport roots trace back over 200 years. His great-great-grandfather, a carpenter named Philip Osborne, settled in Newport during the industrial revolution. Philip's son, Henry, initially a domestic servant at the King's Arms pub on Commercial Road, eventually became the landlord, turning it into a thriving business. The family also ran a local jewellery business, but by the 1920s, the business failed, and they moved to London, where John Osborne grew up. The King's Arms, located at 133 Commercial Road, was demolished in 2015. The Entertainer will be performed at the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth, for three nights on June 19, 20, and 21. Tickets are available from the theatre box office.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
buildOn's Better Together Concert Returns to San Francisco with Blues Phenom Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge
Annual benefit concert celebrates Oakland youth while raising funds for transformational Service Learning Program SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to be electrified! buildOn is thrilled to announce that blues sensation Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge will headline the 2025 Better Together Concert on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at The Chapel at 777 Valencia Street in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District. This unforgettable night of music and community will celebrate local students while raising critical funds for buildOn's Service Learning Program in Oakland. Doors will open at 6:30. 18-year-old guitar prodigy Grace Bowers, hailed by Rolling Stone as "Nashville's new guitar hero," will bring her fiery talent to the stage following the breakout success of her debut album Wine On Venus. Produced by John Osborne of Brothers Osborne, the album has been praised as "an infectious, joyous party" by Forbes, cementing Bowers' status as one of music's most exciting rising stars. "This concert embodies what makes Oakland special — incredible artistry meeting deep community commitment," said Sterling Spence, buildOn's Executive Director in Oakland. "When you hear Grace's guitar light up the room, you'll feel the same energy our students bring to serving their neighborhoods. Every ticket sold helps us support our young leaders as they transform Oakland through action." All proceeds from the Better Together Concert will directly support buildOn's work in Oakland, where students contribute thousands of service hours annually to address local challenges while developing leadership skills. The organization's Service Learning Program currently engages nearly 700 Oakland students in transformative volunteer projects every week. Tickets are available now at To learn more about buildOn's work in Oakland, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE buildOn, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
buildOn's Better Together Concert Returns to San Francisco with Blues Phenom Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge
Annual benefit concert celebrates Oakland youth while raising funds for transformational Service Learning Program SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready to be electrified! buildOn is thrilled to announce that blues sensation Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge will headline the 2025 Better Together Concert on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at The Chapel at 777 Valencia Street in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District. This unforgettable night of music and community will celebrate local students while raising critical funds for buildOn's Service Learning Program in Oakland. Doors will open at 6:30. 18-year-old guitar prodigy Grace Bowers, hailed by Rolling Stone as 'Nashville's new guitar hero,' will bring her fiery talent to the stage following the breakout success of her debut album Wine On Venus. Produced by John Osborne of Brothers Osborne, the album has been praised as 'an infectious, joyous party' by Forbes, cementing Bowers' status as one of music's most exciting rising stars. 'This concert embodies what makes Oakland special — incredible artistry meeting deep community commitment,' said Sterling Spence, buildOn's Executive Director in Oakland. 'When you hear Grace's guitar light up the room, you'll feel the same energy our students bring to serving their neighborhoods. Every ticket sold helps us support our young leaders as they transform Oakland through action.' All proceeds from the Better Together Concert will directly support buildOn's work in Oakland, where students contribute thousands of service hours annually to address local challenges while developing leadership skills. The organization's Service Learning Program currently engages nearly 700 Oakland students in transformative volunteer projects every week. Tickets are available now at
