by Miranda Pender | Apr 29, 2026 | Music, Talks, Uncategorized
I’m looking forward to entertaining the Dorset Family History Society in Poole on 19th May. People often assume that because my musical talk Lifting the Lid is rooted in my own family history, I must be some kind of genealogy expert. After talks, I’m often asked to...
by Miranda Pender | Jul 13, 2025 | Music
If you’ve heard my musical talk, Late-Flowering Lyricist, you’ll know the story of how I met the comedian and folk singer Richard Digance and how instrumental (haha!) he was in helping me develop my songwriting and performing journey. During his 58-year...
by Miranda Pender | May 13, 2025 | Music, Talks
What if digging into your family tree uncovered more than you bargained for? These days, tracing your ancestors is as simple as a few clicks and a credit card—but what happens when the past turns out to be darker, funnier, or stranger than you’d ever imagined? Join me...
by Miranda Pender | Dec 13, 2024 | Music, Uncategorized
What are you doing for Christmas? Be honest, when you ask someone that, you don’t actually want to know, do you? And they don’t really want to tell you, because it’s not terribly interesting, and you’re the eighth person who’s asked them that today. But you do ask,...
by Miranda Pender | Aug 5, 2024 | Music
In the news media, August is traditionally known as the silly season, when nothing much happens in politics because all the important folk are away on holiday, and journalists resort to reporting on frivolous or trivial stories. Last year, do you remember, it was Bed...
by Miranda Pender | Jun 26, 2024 | Music
I’m really looking forward to performing again at Shaftesbury Fringe! It’s a fantastic festival that goes from strength to strength – this year there are over 230 performances over the three days, 26 – 28 July. Do come and listen at The Potting...
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