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Ode to Joyce: a tribute to the late, great Joyce Grenfell
February 1 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
£18
What better way is there than to enjoy an evening re-living the work of comedians like Joyce?
Joyce Grenfell, born in 1910, lived to be 69 having spent most of her life in West London. Her legacy is as a witty monologuist, and performer on stage, radio, film and television. She wrote most of her own material, much to the delight of audiences across the country.
Lichfield Festival Friends gathered in The Hub to hear again a variety of her sketches and songs brilliantly presented by Cheryl Knight, who was assisted at the piano by Paul Knight.
The Hub was full to capacity to hear a dozen short pieces in each half of the performance. Cheryl captured the character and movements of Joyce to perfection. We enjoyed some monologues of well known characters – such as Lumpy Latimer, and nervous ladies speaking their thoughts and anxieties. These pieces were interspersed with readings from letters about her career as it developed, and with many songs – you may recall the “hymn” which turned into the remembrance that the oven had been left on ….. with a cake still cooking inside!
It was, altogether, a very enjoyable afternoon, and we look forward to join in other activities with Festival Friends.
Finally a reminder to George……… don’t do that!
Written by Iva Davies.
