Philip’s funeral includes hymn to honour navy service, Psalm 104 and Action Stations battle signal

Prince Philip’s funeral service included a hymn to honour his service at sea, a psalm that was sung at his 75th birthday party and buglers from the Royal Marines who played the Navy’s ‘Action Stations’ battle signal. The emotional touches, which were planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, were performed in front of his … Read more

Philip’s funeral includes hymn to honour navy service, Psalm 104 and Action Stations battle signal

Prince Philip’s funeral service included a hymn to honour his service at sea, a psalm that was sung at his 75th birthday party and buglers from the Royal Marines who played the Navy’s ‘Action Stations’ battle signal. The emotional touches, which were planned by the Duke of Edinburgh himself, were performed in front of his … Read more

Alleluia for this fine bromance: PATRICK MARMION reviews Hymn 

Hymn (almeida.co.uk)   Rating: Verdict: Sing the praises!  The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (stream theatre)  Rating: Verdict: Genial musical needs a little more charm  The Secret Society of Leading Ladies (barntheatre.org.uk)  Rating: Verdict: Gamey musical jukebox Praise be and rejoice: a new play! They’ve been increasingly rare this past year, so it’s a real treat to come across … Read more