Performance

Venue	Jack Studio Theatre (previously Brockley Studio Theatre)
Town	Outer London
County	Greater London
From	6th May 2014
Opened	7th May 2014
To	10th May 2014
When	19:45
Prices	From £14.00. To £14.00.
Jack Studio Theatre (previously Brockley Studio Theatre) (V299)
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Date of change: 22 Apr 14 - T1304994513

England Expects

Work:: England Expects (S1430994960)

Vesta Tilley was music hall's greatest male impersonator. Vesta's role in recruiting thousands of men made her the darling of the establishment but as the brutal reality of the First World War became known, whose side was she really on? Sitting in her dressing room on her farewell tour she reminisces on her role as Britain's Best Recruiting Sergeant and the lives she touched. Through her stock-in trade of impersonation and songs Vesta explores her role in the war and the impact of her choices on those left behind. This one woman, twelve character play features many of Vesta's most well-known songs such as Jolly Good Luck to the Girl Who Loves a Soldier and I've Got a Bit of a Blighty One. England Expects is a fascinating exploration of a controversial time and character.

Author

Tom Glover

Production:: (T1304994513)

Company	Off the Fence Theatre Company (in association with Curve)
Director	Gary Phillpott
Design	Kathy Boat
Lighting	David Hately
Music	David Hately (musical arranger)
Sound	Douglas Finlay
Costume	Sianne Shepherd
Stage Manager	Gina Holroyde
Other	Marie Neville (make-up)
Performer	Teresa Jennings

Listing:: L0785940309

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