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My Friend Lester - The Untold Story Of The Romance Between Billie Holiday And Lester Young archive

Billie Holiday and saxophonist Lester Young recorded such achingly beautiful music together it was impossible for many to believe that they were not lovers...or were they? This magical and moving play explores their enigmatic relationship through some of their own words and the stunning songs they chose to record together. We follow their journey through jazz from the moment they first met until their untimely deaths. Friends? Soul-mates? Lovers? The answer is in their music.

Cast/Performers

Maria McAteer (Billie Holiday), Bjorn Dahlberg (Lester Young)

Creatives/Company

Author: Maria McAteer
Producer: Brighton Beam Productions
Director: Karen Spicer
Music: Bjorn Dahlberg (musical arrangement)

My Friend Lester - The Untold Story Of The Romance Between Billie Holiday And Lester Young

My Friend Lester - The Untold Story Of The Romance Between Billie Holiday And Lester Young (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1079687091. Details of all My Friend Lester - The Untold Story Of The Romance Between Billie Holiday And Lester Young archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0379153537

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3 May 14
to
1 Jun 14

The Iron Duke
Hove, East Sussex
Performance Details => Venue archive

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