Revue of Joyce Grenfell's songs and monologues, compiled and performed by Cheryl Knight and directed by Paul Knight, presented by Apollo Theatre Company.
Ode to Joyce comes to The Salberg Studio on Malthouse Lane this April, with three performances over two days: Friday 23 April at 7.45pm, and Saturday 24 April with a 2.45pm matinee and a 7.45pm evening show. It's a tribute to Joyce Grenfell, one of the twentieth century's best-loved female entertainers, known for her sharp, funny, and beautifully observed songs and monologues, as well as her work across film, television and radio. Her influence ran through to later comedians like Victoria Wood, who named her as a great inspiration, and Miranda Hart.
The show is presented by Apollo Theatre Company, compiled and performed by Cheryl Knight and co-devised and directed by Paul Knight. It's built around the songs and monologues Grenfell made famous, weaving together the well-known pieces with more delicate, poignant ones and some rare, exclusive material. The whole thing is set up to recreate the feel of one of her own stage shows, so it's a revue in the traditional sense—a mix of music and spoken word rather than a straight play. It first came together to mark Grenfell's centenary year and played to sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival before making its way here.
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There's a personal side to it too: the production is dedicated to the late Mrs Sue Halliden, whose legacy gift is intended to share her love of live performance with future generations. Tickets start from £14, and with three shows to choose from, you can pick the evening or the matinee that suits you best. The Salberg Studio is on Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA.
