Valerie Leon
February 2nd, 2011
Valerie Leon The Princes Theatre 31/1/2011
A `Bond` girl in Clacton-wow!!
I have yearned to be one all my life but the nearest I`ve ever been is
(and I like my tea strong) in a local café, where I asked the proprietor to
`leave my bag in!!?`
This was an evening with a difference-Valerie Leon with those piercing
blue eyes and that amazing figure has done much with her life.
Her genuine humility shone through as she told us (and showed clips) from
just a few of the many films she has had parts in(she got to kiss Roger
Moore in one- lucky girl!
A life full of achievement through sometimes strange coincidence moved
it in positive direction-something that happens to us all, but,
unfortunately in many cases, it is down an unfamiliar `one way street`
and we cannot all be blessed with her tremendous good looks and
voluptuous measurements!!?
Another truly fascinating evening presented by the Arts and Lits`
society and congratulations yet again go to their efforts in bringing us a
wide ranging variety of artistes.
Jennifer Kersey.
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Gerald Dickens
January 26th, 2011
Gerald Dickens-the Princes Theatre 24/1/2011. Well, what can one realistically say about the very apparent talents of Gerald Dickens?
In his presentation for Clacton `Arts and Lit`s` society he first told us of some little known facts about his famous ancestor who has given us some of the most remarkable stories ever written!
In the second half, he went through a variety of characters to bring us Nicholas Nickleby’`, quickly using his incredible skill of metamorphosis to somehow actually become the person in the plot!
All this without even a hint of prompting and, dare I say,a little bit of `ad lib`,at one stage, which offered a very humorous interlude!
Another truly wonderful evening-a triumph yet again for all involved in bringing such talent to us on a regular basis on a sometimes dismal winter’s evening.
Jennifer Kersey.
Julian Lloyd Webber cello
January 20th, 2011
We awaited the Julian Lloyd Webber concert with positive anticipation-we
were not disappointed!
A truly awe inspiring experience-liberally spread with genuine humility (he
made light of his own delightful composition)-`song for baba!`
This, especially relevant when put in context with those of his very famous
brother!
A person that we had seen on our television screens and heard on radio
over many years, he has been associated with the very `crème de crème`
of international musicians of all genres.
Some of the tunes we already knew-others not familiar at all, but every
one presented with such accuracy and the dedication that has become his
trademark.
Very ably accompanied on the piano by Pam Chowhan.
Also many had not realised (including me!) that Julian`s wife is also an
accomplished cellist and it was marvellous that she joined the duo for the
encore and made a very valuable contribution.
Another wonderful evening proving yet again, that if enough people give
support (the theatre was packed)-anything is possible!
Jennifer Kersey.
Julian Lloyd Webber
January 19th, 2011
17th January Julian Lloyd Webber with pianist Pam Chowhan
‘Travels with my Cello’
A wonderful evening was enjoyed by a packed house at the Princes Theatre for the opening evening of the second half of the Arts and Literary Society programme. Julian Lloyd Webber, the world renowned cellist, accompanied by Pam Chowhan delighted the audience with a selection of pieces by well known composers. The beautiful Adagio in G by Bach and The Swan by Saint Saens were a treat not to be missed.
The beginning of the second half was devoted to Lloyd Webber compositions – a haunting piece by his father, William, “In the Half Light”, followed by Song for Baba composed by Julian nineteen years ago and, of course, Music of the Night, by his brother Andrew. This lovely music was followed by a video presentation aspecting much of his career performing around the world. A reading from his book ‘Travels with my Cello’ had the audience chuckling, before he delighted us once more with music for piano and cello which culminated with the Ritual Fire Dance by Falla. The audience wanted more and the artistes were joined by Julian’s wife, the cellist Jiaxin Cheng, for an encore which brought to an end a most memorable evening.
Audrey Owens
Press Officer
Tags: Nick Baker is replacing Adrian Cale on 28th February
January 11th, 2011
28th February 2011
Weird Creatures An evening with naturalist Nick Baker and his favourite weird creatures!
Nick Baker is presenter of Channel Five’s Weird Creatures, previous presenter of BBC One’s The Really Wild Show and CBBC’s Spring Watch.
His other Television credits include co presenter of Pirate Ship Live with Vic Reeves and Inside Out, among others.
This new show take you on a personal journey that has taken him to some of the harshest and most extreme locations, from the high elevations of the Andes to bring you the baggy frogs of Lake Titicaca, to the darkest, dingiest depths of Slovenia’s caves to meet the Olm possibly the source of the original dragon.
- Sometimes irreverent and funny but always laced with a passion and a fascination for these exotic weird creatures
Join Nick as he tells his favourite stories about discovering, meeting and filming some of his favourite Weird Creatures. As well as some candid and revealing ‘behind the scenes’ trials and tribulations, he will also explain why these animals appear weird to us and how their strange looks and habits are actually born of an evolutionary need to tackle some unique habitats and situations.
Come and learn more about some of the lesser inhabitants of our planet, part bizarre, part adventure and part conservation; all served up with a generous dollop of irreverence and humour!
