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Breakin' Convention at Hall for Cornwall

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I n the whirlwind of surrealist choreography,  Breakin’ Convention created such breathtaking performances to a thrilled audience in Truro's Hall for Cornwall. The atmosphere and buzz of excitement after viewing such a spectacle in the theatre brings a feel of community and a sense of respect to the work and effort that goes into such a force of a production. Pre-show, the wall of graffiti and open floor set with a DJ and beat boxing started the night, for all bidding local talents to show their moves.   Break dancing pre-show in the foyer showcasing talent When the interval came, the music and free style dancing spread out into the foyer around the back and entrance, continuing the electric mood and atmosphere throughout. The dance troupes consisted of six separate performances, featuring local acts, Encore, Street Factory, Flava and international artists: Phase T and Sebastien and Raphael, combining for an energetic surge of commanding the stage, with acrobatic

Paul

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P aul sees Simon Pegg and Nick Frost venture on their own for once; without Edgar Wright at the helm.This is not the third film of the Cornetto Trilogy , for fans of Shaun of the Dead  and Hot Fuzz;  but a nice side track. It is however full of every possible reference to science-fiction films, films in itself and the world of comic books via the world wide Comic-Con in San Diego that has influenced the duo throughout their lives. The film sees the pair taking a road trip across America's terrestrial highway, a road trip to the geek side if you will taking in Area 51. Thus transforming the film into a geek-gasm of references, from The Blues Brothers  to Close Encounters of the Third Kind  and E.T. all decent references for any fan girl or boy. Paul poster With Shaun of the Dead they made Zombies cool, whilst doing a brilliant parody of Dawn of the Dead  (of which they were huge fans of) and in Hot Fuzz they injected some Hollywood action into a countryside police fo