Elsie Creek

Elsie Creek has been writing for thisisUll.com for some time and has proved herself to be one of our most talented writers. Elsie's contributions are listed below..

Reviews, Theatre - Up 'n' Under with Talkback at Hull Truck Theatre By Elsie Creek
	So, it's twenty years ago that John Godber showcased this, his first play for Spring Street Theatre, for which he won the Laurence Olivier Comedy of the Year Award. There has been a lot of water under the bridge since then, as we were reminded in the post-show talkback with director and cast. Both Hull Truck Read more...

Music Reviews - Best Original Band Contest at The Springhead Pub (Aston Rd, Willerby) 30 June 2004 By Elsie Creek
	Thirty-six local bands, competing over a period of nearly six months to determine which will make it big and which should be thrown on the compost heap of shame . . . sound familiar? There are quite a few band contests for the amateur set, and certain faces are sure to be seen at each of them. The Springhead Pub, Read more...

Reviews, Special Events - Simon Armitage at PAVE 22nd March 04 by Elsie Creek
	It seemed that, until this event, I was the only person in existence not to have heard of Simon Armitage. Nowadays, the writings of this ex-probation officer, from the small West Yorkshire town of Marsden, are apparently even studied at GCSE. I'm sure that is the final proof of success for even the most Read more...

Band Reviews - Shindigg By Elsie Creek
	Shindigg are the most original band you are likely to come across in Hull. With their incomparable style and funky time signatures, they are truly unique. Though I have been accused of sycophantically using superfluous superlatives in my time, in this case the praise is unarguably deserved. It is a predicament when, having awarded Read more...

Music Reviews - harriwattsband & Friends at Blue Lamp - Wednesday 31st March 03 By Elsie Creek
	The Lamp is a great venue, in a good location. There always seems to be something going on there, be it music or madness, so it's no surprise that some patrons never seem to leave. I don't make it to as many of the events as I would like, but this was one I felt compelled to attend, despite the Read more...

Music Reviews - The Freddy James Band at The Tap and Spile, Spring Bank 3rd Sunday of every month By Elsie Creek
	The Freddy James Band is traditional, old-school live blues playing at its finest. They like to consider their music as a variation on an old theme, changing rhythms and riffs to add interest to what is essentially a very simple format. You can see the restraint it takes the Tap's patrons not to get up Read more...

Album Reviews - Ernest: (Pimps, B**ches and) Superheroes By Elsie Creek
	Ernest have progressed quite steadily in the two years since they formed. Some bands make a big entrance and disappear just as fast, while others go on for years wondering why they don't get the recognition they deserve. However; for this four-piece from Hedon, the hard work is paying off, Read more...

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Album Reviews - The harriWattsband - Comin' Out By Elsie Creek
	The harriWattsband, purveyors of fine melodies, have finally decided to take the momentous step for which we have waited so long. Comin' out. I have been honoured with the task of communicating to you the important knowledge: has it been Read more...

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Music Reviews - CRACKTOWN and Friends By Elsie Creek
	I have seen Cracktown perform several times since the first night I met them, many months ago. That wasn't even a gig as such - just an open mike acoustic night at The George (Land of Green Ginger) where they play each Thursday. I got talking to the twosome after their set, and ever since then I've been hooked on their clever lyrics, catchy choruses and enigmatic .. Read more...

Music Reviews - Ten Men @ Relax coffee shop 09/03/04 By Elsie Creek
	An unusual setting for a gig, you may think. I have never seen a live band in a coffee shop before. But on Wednesday night Relax, on Newland Avenue, stayed open past eleven at night to host an atypical performance from the young Hull-based duo known as Ten Men. In the past couple of months my friends and I have noticed a huge improvement in Ten Men's music. Read more...

Music Reviews - No-Nonsense Nigel's Smash It Up - The Adelphi, Wednesday 3rd March 2004 By Elsie Creek
	Dark, dingy and loud; what better way to spend a midweek evening than at Smash It Up, Nigel Holmes' live punk night. Having not been to a punk gig for a couple of years, I was quite excited about this evening. I've only just started getting into the Adelphi and, although I maintain that it's a total dive, it proved the perfect setting for the sweaty crowd which gathered.. Read more...

Coming Up - Christmas with Crack Town The Lamp 17 Dec.
	The salivating two-headed Rock Beast that is Crack town with be jingling their Christmas bells at the Lamp on Wednesday the 17th of December, when they present their 1st Xmas extravaganza 'A Crack Town Carol'. For those not in the loop, Crack town are the hottest two-piece band on the Hull Gig Circuit at moment, and their unique brand of Acid Blues Folk has moistened the britches of many a music loving punter. Read more...

Poetry - Night And Day By Elsie Creek and Michelle Dee

	Mine is the night When stars and moon Hide away; turn their faces To the clouds No reflected light Not a sound Read more...

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Reviews, Theatre - Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights
	Adapted by John Godber, Hull Truck Theatre 09/10/03 By E.M.X. Creek I went to this production with some apprehension. I am not a huge Brontë fan, and in addition had some doubts as to how well Wuthering Heights would adapt for our modest location. I am happy to say that the result was remarkably good. Read more...

Music Reviews - Radio in the Raw By Cilla
	It's a local radio station. Ok, it's the BBC so with that comes plenty of kudos. But it's BBC Radio Humberside - a place I have to admit that I'd steered clear of, probably since its inception, as a not-cool place to be. In those days there was nothing but Radio 1. And Raw Talent is a local live radio show. It's so local, you could see Alan Raw, it's presenter and Read more...

Music Reviews - Fraction of The Cost & The Trailers - The Ringside Wednesday 21st July 2004 By Dick Spring
	Walking into Ringside tonight, you could see how the reputation of the place is growing rapidly, as it was bustling with people. Various faces were dotted around the place with members of Die For, Le Shed, and Freaks Union in evidence. Opening up tonight's gig were Bridlington three piece, The Trailers - although Read more...

Music Reviews - Payola and Malibu Stacey at The Springhead Sunday 11th July By Dick Spring
	ROCK'N'ROLL!!!!!!!!! Bring it on. This is what gigs are about; the like of which we haven't seen for many a long year and in a proper little rock 'n' roll venue. The Springhead, not known for being a hotbed of originality, despite being an excellent place to see live music, has stuck it's neck out and booked a fast rising UK rock band Read more...