Making a drama out of a crisis - Newcastle fan writes play about the club


	Making a drama out of a crisis - Newcastle fan writes play about the club

JediKnut

2-20-2009 3:35 AM

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newcastle, magpies, michael chaplin, st james park, play, theater, football, soccer

JediKnut says:

Check out the article to see a video clip of him talking about the play... and for a lot more to read!

Not just for Newcastle fans... but an interesting idea overall!

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