Skip to content
Tony MchaleTony Mchale
    • Home
    • BIOGRAPHY
    • BLOG
    • CONTACT
    TALES FROM THE COP SHOP – PART 2

    I know you’re all on the edge of your seats waiting for this blog, so [...]

    22
    Apr
    JESUS AND SANTA – THE DYNAMIC DUO

    I know it’s a cliché, but the joy of Christmas seems, for a lot of [...]

    24
    Dec
    TO INDULGE OR NOT TO INDULGE (THAT IS THE CHOICE) feat TALZ FARADAY

    I was going to post the second blog in the Tales From The Cop Shop series, but [...]

    14
    Dec
    TALES FROM THE COP SHOP -PART 1

    I was hoping my second novel EDGE OF CIVILISATION would be published in time for [...]

    03
    Dec
    THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE (OR AT LEAST SOME OF THEM)

    At the school I went to, which resembled a foreboding Victorian prison, at the age [...]

    08
    May
    EVOLVE TO THE FUTURE

    My last blog on the 12th December – It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, I [...]

    28
    Dec
    IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

    We got our first Christmas card this year, appropriately enough, on 1st December from friends David [...]

    12
    Dec
    THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’

    I was trying to think if there was ever a moment in my life when [...]

    30
    Oct
    BUGSY AND KRISTOFER.

    Two things happened last week that at first didn’t seem in any way connected – [...]

    11
    Aug
    THIS IS NOT PERSONAL SONNY, IT’S STRICTLY BUSINESS

    The other day I was watching a documentary about Arthur Miller, the American playwright. For [...]

    27
    Jul
    A BEGINNING IS A BEGINNING WHEN IT’S NOT THE END.

    Probably the question I’m asked the most is – “How do I become a writer?” [...]

    09
    Jul
    NO VIRUS, NO PINA COLADA, NO PROBLEM.

    Round about now, forty-five years ago, I was starting a summer season of plays at [...]

    19
    Jun
    TAKE THE PLUNGE AND HOPE IT’S NOT THE SHALLOW END

    I reckon the biggest question on everybody’s mind at the moment is – “What happens [...]

    01
    Jun
    TANKED UP HIGH

    Last week’s VE day celebrations didn’t quite go to plan in our house.  The only [...]

    21
    May
    PROG JUNCTION

    This week I watched the 1968 film Up The Junction. The original book on which [...]

    04
    May
    MAKE-BELIEVE MEETS CHUTZPAH

    A few days ago we were meant to be disembarking from a cruise that would [...]

    21
    Apr
    SNIDE AND PREJUDICE

    I started this blog, mainly because the company that handle our PR, Puzzle Communications, thought [...]

    09
    Apr
    APRICOTS AND APPLES ARE NOT THE ONLY FRUIT

    Imagine what it would have been like if this virus had hit 60 or 70 [...]

    02
    Apr
    ADAM ADAMANT WILL LIVE!

    In my last blog I started off by mentioning the situation we find ourselves in [...]

    26
    Mar
    THE SHOW MUST GO ON

    At the moment it’s like we’re all in a bad sci-fi movie with no hero [...]

    20
    Mar
    CONSPIRACY IS A WORD I SELDOM USE

    I do have jokes about viruses, but I’m not going to tell you any, ‘cos [...]

    12
    Mar
    LOST IN PRODUCTION

    This week is the Fisheye Film Festival. Most of you won’t have heard of it [...]

    05
    Mar
    ONE DAY THE REPS WILL RISE UP AGAIN

    I was trying to figure out the other day, about the changing world of theatre [...]

    27
    Feb
    BLOODBATH REBORN (THE POSTSCRIPT)

    Okay – this is not earth-shattering news and it’s certainly not new news, but it [...]

    18
    Feb
    BLOODBATH REBORN – PART III

    If you’ve ever thought of getting involved in producing, then please come and see me. [...]

    12
    Feb
    BLOODBATH REBORN – PART II

    Producing a theatrical production is totally different to producing a film or a TV show, [...]

    03
    Feb
    BLOODBATH REBORN

    In 2009 we did a production in Edinburgh of Bloodbath The Musical. Now eleven years [...]

    29
    Jan
    ANGRY ARCHITECTURE

    Last week I went back to Yorkshire.  It was the funeral of Barbara Bird, the [...]

    21
    Jan
    AT THE ALTAR OF NEW BELIEF

    It seems fewer and fewer people are making New Year resolutions. All that business about [...]

    15
    Jan
    PANTO TO JAMES BOND

    Christmas used to be the time of year which, workwise, meant one thing – panto. [...]

    23
    Dec
    IF MUSIC BE THE … (COMPLETE THE SENTENCE)

    “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, [...]

    17
    Dec
    BLUEPRINTS ARE FOR CIVIL SERVANTS

    I’ve had some terrific reviews for my novel Beck Le Street, which I’m both grateful [...]

    10
    Dec
    SUCKING THE LIFE OUT OF LIFE

    I know I’m going to incur the wrath of many people with this blog.  But [...]

    03
    Dec
    THE STORY IS GOD

    It’s amazing, I can’t think of a time that I cared less about politics, except [...]

    26
    Nov
    F****** ENJOY IT!

    I loved listening to Ian McKellen the other day on Good Morning Britain.  Deciding which [...]

    22
    Nov
    IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE

    Christmas is certainly on its way. The TV ads are flooding onto our screens, the [...]

    19
    Nov
    FRONT STALLS IN THE CINEMA

    Recently I watched a programme on Sky Arts called Discovering Gregory Peck.  It’s part of [...]

    11
    Nov
    NEVER RECYCLE

    I’m about a third of the way through a treatment. There’s no doubt about it, [...]

    05
    Nov
    Opening Salvo

    Okay – this my first ever blog. Why should I suddenly start writing a blog [...]

    11
    Oct
    The Decline of the British Soap Opera

    Anybody watching The Loudest Voice on Sky Atlantic with Russell Crow? It’s about the rise [...]

    09
    Oct
    No Need to Kill to Thrill

    Equity – the actors union, demanded last week that bias against working class actors be [...]

    07
    Oct
    1.5% to 2.5%

    I’m just in the process of starting work on a new commission. I am the [...]

    05
    Oct
    Writers Write

    I know why I like writing so much, I can create my own world, which [...]

    03
    Oct

    Home

    Biography

    Blog

    Contact

    Privacy Policy

    Cookie Policy

    Buy Beck le Street

    © Tony McHale 2023 | Website by Puzzle Communications

    Home

    Biography

    Blog

    Contact

    Privacy Policy

    Buy Beck le Street

    © Tony McHale 2023 | Website by Puzzle Communications

    Copyright 2023 © UX Themes
    • Home
    • BIOGRAPHY
    • BLOG
    • WooCommerce not Found
    • Newsletter
    •                                                                                                
    • Newsletter Signup

      Signup for Newsletter

      [ninja_forms_display_form id=1]
    We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent.
    Cookie settingsACCEPT
    Manage consent

    Privacy Overview

    This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
    Necessary
    Always Enabled
    Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
    CookieDurationDescription
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
    cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
    viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
    Functional
    Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
    Performance
    Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
    Analytics
    Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
    Advertisement
    Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
    Others
    Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
    Save & Accept
    Powered by CookieYes Logo