Hoipolloi's international touring map (calculated in smoots)

Posted by David Ralfe (Marketing & Admin. Assistant, Hoipolloi)


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I admitted in a previous entry that I’m in the thrall of Google Analytics. Now Simon and I have found a new Google toy. This is a map showing all our recent international tour destinations, and where we’re going next.

It’s got all kinds of amazing features with which to wile away a Friday afternoon. I’ve discovered that Hugh Hughes’ journey from the Hoipolloi office to Singapore, and then around Australia will total 18470.1km: that’s 9973.04 nautical miles or the length of 369402 Olympic swimming pools.

Meanwhile, a USA tour of Story of a Rabbit, which we’re currently planning, could be as long as 377478 Ramsden’s chains or 6.76000e+6 smoots. (Click to find out what either of those things are. The story behind smoots is very entertaining!)

If you haven’t done so already, please have a quick look at my last blog entry about the WhatsOnStage Theatregoers’ Choice Awards. If you could spare two minutes to give us your vote, we’d be really grateful.

Have a great weekend!

Get out the vote!

Posted by David Ralfe (Marketing & Admin. Assistant, Hoipolloi)

November in Britain...

This delicately poised phrase evokes a cascade of picturesque images... of nights which begin at 4pm... of Christmas shopping... of seasonal depression... and, of course, the nominations for WhatsOnStage.com's Theatregoers' Choice Awards.

Can you guess where this post is going?

Yes, that's right, CLICK HERE (please) and vote for Hoipolloi!

Every November, What'sOnStage.com open nominations for their Theatregoers' Choice Awards. This is your opportunity to give your favourite shows the recognition they deserve.

Most of the awards only cover London theatre, so you'll obviously want to vote for Story of a Rabbit, which was staged at the Barbican's BITE Festival in June. Hugh Hughes is eligible for Best Actor, Best New Play and Best Solo Performance.

There's also an award for the best piece of regional theatre, so if you enjoyed The Doubtful Guest give us a thumbs up there too.

If you don't vote, you can't complain, so exercise your civic rights. Happy voting!

(Thanks to Pablo York for the photo!)