Clacton Arts & Literary Society

I must confess to being slightly apprehensive at the combination of two
percussive instrumentalists for this weeks presentation of the `Arts and
Lits`-I need not have been- Annette and Dylan enchanted us right from the very first note!
Besides the charm, warmth and genuine humility of both  these
artistes and their beautiful and endearing Welsh accents, they quite
obviously possess individual talent of a superior natureeach a virtuoso in
their own right(which allayed any misgivings immediately)-the audience
reaction throughout supported this fact.

Whilst the pieces presented as a duo were lovely, the highlights for me
were when each played `solo`-their renditions were breathtaking and sprinkled
with magic that mirrored the absolute dedication it must take to achieve such
excellence. Particularly poignant was when Annette announced that she had
been re-united after some time, with a cousin who lives in East Anglia-the
emotional break in her voice as she announced that the next piece she would
play for her(she was in the audience) caused a united `gasp` –this is real
theatreinteraction between human beings.

Both during the interval and after the performance much interest in the
couple and their musical achievements was reflected by the sheer numbers
eager to talk to them or purchase the new CD they had brought
along(`Christmas is just around the corner`-was the selling technique
applied- Hmmm-as if we need reminding how very quickly time  flies,
especially if you are of the age of most of our patrons(me
included)) Yet again, another night of pure delight-it is sometimes an effort to venture out on these cold, dark winter evenings  but the `team` never disappoint us and as soon as you
enter the theatre there  is an excitement that makes it all worthwhile.

Jennifer Kersey (Painted lady)