Monday, 4 December 2017

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - A Trip Down Memory Lane

Arts Educational Schools, London 


Some very good friends of mine posted a video from my College days recently.  One of the Shows in the third and Showcase case was The Cabaret.  I studied with some very talented people and I feel privileged to have a trained at a Stage School.  I'm proud of the early days of my education.

I've listed some times of when I appear in the video.  See (copy/paste) the link for more!

(Please note the link is only available via a computer, not a phone)

https://youtu.be/gJXBd3Cmp2M

  • 30.45 mins. in for starters
  • 49.34 mins. - me on Vocals (duet)
  • 52.25 mins. - 'Into The Woods' continues Choral
  • 1:13:21 mins. Rock n' Roll , Centre couple , dance
  • 1:19:22 mins. Solo/Lead Singer - black and white, under the arches !
  • 1:20:51 Stagehand and more Rock 'n Roll - downstage stage left
  • 1:29:47 mins. Vocals  the girls doin' a hot rendition of 'Foxtrot' !
  • 1:28:49 mins. Vocals/Choral medley. upstage right/third from left, on the third step, on the stairs. 'top hat and tails' no. Another hot one!
  • ... 1:48:41 mins. upstage left to downstage left 'a chorus line'/finale
  • 22.53 mins. Vocals/Musical Theatre . Quartet/doubles - downstage left, as you look at screen on right hand side, 'the way you wear your hat' medley
  • 0.00 / 0.20 mins. Opening no. Vocals/Chorus/Musical Theatre - upstage right, on the stairs (again) black top/purple skirt

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - My Christmas Open Mic.

Merry Christmas!


Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and New Year!






#Volunteer


Thankyou to the Roper Hall host Craig Almond for photo assistance.




copyright S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2017

Monday, 27 November 2017

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - My Birthday Open Mic.

It's my birthday and I'll sing if I want to! (28th of November)


# Volunteer

Thank you to the Roper Hall peoples for singing me Happy Birthday aswell!

Thank you once again to the Open Mic Host, Craig Almond for photography assistance.














copyright S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2017

Saturday, 18 November 2017

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Remembrance Day 2017

Open Mic.

Remembrance Day 2017

For Remembrance Day this year I decided to do something special and appear at a local Open Mic.,  12/11/2017.  #Volunteer #Time to Reflect

Host








Thanks to Host Craig Almond at the Roper Hall, Preston for photo assistance







Photography c. S.Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2017

Friday, 27 October 2017

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Does Poetry

** Volunteer **

For this Halloween I have opted to perform spoken word at a local Open Mic. in Preston with an impromtu catch up with friend and DJ Ste resulting in, upon the suggestion of the DJ, dressed in my pumpkin attire scaring witless people at The Adelphi's Halloween Special - All good healthy halloween fun! 










Thank yous to fellow musicians, friends (host of The Wellington's Open Mic.) Matthew Gallagher and Stephen Kershaw for assisting me 


photography c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2017

Monday, 23 October 2017

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - bicentenary birth of Baha'u'llah celebration gig event

As part of the celebrations of the bicentenary of the birth of Baha'u'llah that have been being celebrated world wide I volunteered to participate at the musical aspect of the event here in Preston, Lancashire.

I prepared a short musical quiz and mini music recital on flute.  As part of the devotional aspect to the programme I played my melody harp as accompaniment to prayer. 

Unfortunately, there was alot more else to fit in into the evening, so I didn't get to present all of the mini-recital, however, I did manage to squeeze in two pieces on the flute.  I did not want to play any more as the flute is not my first instrument and therefore is not to be rushed, but more importantly I did not wish to upset the organisers of the event who wished to play a video.

I consider it was an honour to contribute to the event.

These celebratory cakes depict the Shrines in Haifa and Bahji in Israel that I have been very fortunate to visit.



the Shrine of Baha'u'llah



the Shrines of the Bab and Abdu'l-Baha

celebration cakes photos c. S. Cox-O'Shaughnessy 2017



photo courtesy of Sadeem Ashfaq


Friday, 20 October 2017

Sophie Cox-O'Shaughnessy - Gigs

** Volunteer **

I am performing at this event this weekend: celebration and commemoration of the bicentenary birth of Baha'u'llah - this is going to be held at Xaverian House, from 5.30pm on 21st Oct. All are welcome and the event is free

As part of the musical items I am contributing to the event by playing my harp and/or flute

For more info.:

http://www.prestonbahai.co.uk/

Whilst a student at UCLan I was able to serve on the Inter-Faith Forum as an Assistant when it first started up in Preston

I think it's important, whatever denomination you are, or even if you are non-religious or just like to pray/mediate to aim to tolerate the beliefs of others, particularly when there are such atrocious occurrences in the world as we are aware of in the media today