Natural History Museum – Beecam Live!

Frank has found that his life has become almost entirely bee-centred... I was delighted to discover that the Natural History Museum hosts an online beecam. Delight turned to despair, however, when I realised I am unlikely ever again to concentrate on any purposeful activity. I have been keeping a log, and ... Read More...

Myrna Loy – the dismantled wooden doll

He came, clutching an Alpenstock, from the far Tyrol. He joined the Baader-Meinhof Gang, along with Astrid Proll... Two weeks ago, Key's Cupboard featured a musical interlude in the form of the song Dear Bonkers Maisie, performed by OutaSpaceman. This proved so popular that it almost broke the internet. Oh alright, it ... Read More...

The Golden Age of Variety

Walk with Frank down memory lane as he recalls some of the enticing acts who appeared at the Bodger's Spinney Variety Theatre during its golden age: Nobby Puck : The Human Windsock. Bells clanged whenever Nobby Puck appeared on stage. For ten awful days in the summer of 1907 he was held ... Read More...

Dear Bonkers Maisie

A musical treat for you today, as The Dabbler presents Dear Bonkers Maisie, music by OutaSpaceman, lyrics by Frank Key... I have long believed that what the world lacks is a lovely romantic song about lead poisoning, so in the end I had to write one myself. Dear Bonkers Maisie, thou art ... Read More...

Whither Art?

This week, Frank is unafraid to confront the most fundamental questions related to the human condition... Whither art? It’s a question I often ask myself, usually when tucking into a plate of smokers’ poptarts or other breakfast-based snack food. I like to get art out of the way early on in the day, ... Read More...

The Tale of Flopsy, Mopsy and Satan

Strange to think that an otherwise ordinary wet afternoon in March could have witnessed the most decisive event in human history... Once upon a time there were three little bunny rabbits. Their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, and Satan. Flopsy and Mopsy were completely normal bunny rabbits, but Satan, though to all ... Read More...