Details

A musical revue based on the music and lives of Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington and Bessie Smith with a live jazz/blues trio and costume of the period. Packed with favourite songs such as 'God Bless the Child', 'Mad About the Boy', 'St Louis Blues' and much more, the stories of these latter day pop idols unfold throughout the show through the live music and dialogue.

Cast/Performers

Sarah Niles (Bessie Smith 'The Empress'), Simone McIntyre (Billie Holiday 'Lady Day'), Cheyne Pride (Dinah Washington 'Queen D'), Marcia Samson (Dinah Washington 'Queen D')

Creatives/Company

Author(s): Marcia Samson, Madge Obaseki
Director: Sherrill Gow

Legends of the Blues!

Legends of the Blues! (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01494534186. Details of all Legends of the Blues! archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1379009384

Archive Listings

6 Jul 04
to
10 Jul 04

Bridewell Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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