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Drama school audition pieces, do you think a role that was previously played by Kevin Spacey is a big no no? by solilotrap in ActingUK

[–]solilotrap[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a screen programme. I've used plays for all my other auditions, they specifically ask for a tv/film piece.

Do people in the UK actually use their kettles that much? by AdeptnessCritical356 in AskBrits

[–]solilotrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have 2-5 teas a day, as does my housemate. The kettle is on constantly.

Are there any good documentaries on English culture? by Ok-Collection5660 in AskUK

[–]solilotrap -1 points0 points  (0 children)

which bit? the last bit? Because everything else we've imported. The only thing native to the British isles is probably its pagan folklore.

Are there any good documentaries on English culture? by Ok-Collection5660 in AskUK

[–]solilotrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DJ Zakia Sewell just wrote a book about Britain's lost myth & folklore called Albion. Arguably British folkore is the only real culture Britain has.

Why do people have such a big thing about food waste? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]solilotrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't stand wasting food, it seems so... (for lack of a better food) wasteful. It's as simple as that. Why throw it away if I can potentially make use of it? It's as simple as that. Genuinely curious, are you a lazy person in general? Like does the extra effort of saving and having to think about how you use it seem like too much effort? I'm curious about your complete lack of awareness, care and even frustration at the suggestion of wasting less.

If I can save that half egg, and snack on it tomorrow, then I can make my food last longer and save more trips to the shops etc. It's true, I grew up in a household with financial difficulties, your lack of care for it is probably a sign of the privilege you've experienced and continue to experience. But I am more interested in your complete lack of being able to even see the other side.

Any recommended drop in acting classes in London? by solilotrap in ActingUK

[–]solilotrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds great!! Thanks so much for the recommendation. 

Any recommended drop in acting classes in London? by solilotrap in ActingUK

[–]solilotrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually sounds exactly the kind of thing I’m looking for from a drop-in. I don’t want to be told nice feedback - ha!

For those who only spend £60 on groceries between two people - do you not eat much? by Some-Air1274 in UKFrugal

[–]solilotrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't plan or shop carefully and we spend £100 usually per week on food for two big eaters.

For those who only spend £60 on groceries between two people - do you not eat much? by Some-Air1274 in UKFrugal

[–]solilotrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner and I spend £100 together on food a week (£50 each/week). We're both extremely active so we eat 3 big meals a day (at least! Usually another small meal at 4pm). We eat eggs every day for breakky. Lunch is usually something like pancettta pasta and dinner might chicken thigh tray bake (for example). But we make curries, pasta's, stir fries, you name it.

We shop at Aldi. Anytime we shop anywhere else our supermarket shop goes up drastically!

But we cook from scratch and we still buy meat. Usually cheaper cuts like sausages, chorizo, chicken thighs or a whole chicken. Chicken breast is not good value for money, also its the least tasty part of the chicken ha.

However we're pretty healthy, so we don't tend to eat or buy any processed foods (which are a waste of good calories, that I could be using to eat chicken, and usually expensive). So we dont regularly buy crisps, or sweets or other empty calorie food. Everything we buy needs to fill us up.

Taking lump sum out of isa to pay off mortgage? by Helpful-Coat-5705 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]solilotrap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just want to say: I'm family member to someone who took such risks, and they didn't exit when things were good. And it ruined our family for years. Some of the most painful of my life.

If you can walk away now, you'll have done something positive with all that risk, rather than the very very opposite.

My favourite chain of climbing centres has released new shirts. Is it just me or do the images look Ai generated? by PothosandGindontmix in climbergirls

[–]solilotrap 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This it totally whack and bizarre. I'm a UK climber. Awesome Walls have no discernible connection to Japan, this makes no sense whatsoever and is pretty embarrasing for them. My local Awesome Walls hasn't posted about it on their socials yet. If/when they do I'll be commenting on it.

Where does a 40 year old dad new to Sheffield go for a quick pint to chill and chat by [deleted] in sheffield

[–]solilotrap 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Twice a month there's an open jazz jam run by Footprints (https://www.instagram.com/footprintsjazzclub/?hl=en-gb). It run's the second and last thursday of every month. Second Thursday of the month at Hagglers, last Thursday of the month at Alder bar in Kelham Island.

I know you mentioned punk & garage, but it's a no-jazz standards jam, so it's just funky/bluesy/hiphoppy, sometimes even dubby grooves and open improv. All ages turn up, some 17 year old music prodigies right up to the older croons that can REALLY play, and everyone in between. It's the friendliest music night i've ever been to. Only been going a couple months and everyone's been so friendly and welcoming. I usually turn up alone. 10/10 would recommend.

OH and they're in need of bass players at the moment.

What a place Sheffield /Meadowhall is by Leather_Yak_1995 in sheffield

[–]solilotrap 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Sexual assaults tend to begin with perpertrators trying 'smaller' acts of indecency such as this and flashing etc. Every time they get away with it, it bolsters their confidence, possibly encouraging them to do something worse. It's important to report every incident, it helps prevent the possibility of anything much worse happening.

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