Choice Grenfell by Kick in the head Productions

KICK In The Head are following up their hugely successful productions of Old Herbaceous, Fagin? and Three Men in a Boat with a wonderful production dedicated to one of the country’s best loved comediennes, Joyce during the 40th anniversary year of her death.

The family of William Blezard (Joyce’s musical director and pianist) have also given permission to use material from previously unheard rehearsal tape recordings and personal letters sent from Joyce to William. The show will therefore provide a completely unique view into the life of Joyce Grenfell.

Act 1 – The Rehearsal
The production opens with a completely blank stage except for a piano. Joyce and William arrive as if they are turning up at an empty theatre for a rehearsal before the performance. As Joyce rehearses songs and monologues, the dialogue between the characters provides the opportunity for us to learn about Joyce Grenfell’s life, the type of lady she was and her relationship with William Blezard, her longstanding and trusted pianist and Musical Director.

Act – 2 The Performance
The second half of the show is the performance! The stage is now set, make up is on and the audience are now given the full Joyce Grenfell performance.

Our aim with the show is celebrate the life and work of a great lady. In order to do this we have been given access to personal letters and hours of interview recordings of the man who knew her as well as anyone.

At Kick In The Head we didn’t want to produce just another show trotting out songs and monologues in a ‘tribute band format’. We wanted to produce a piece of theatre that gives people an understanding of the lady herself as well as celebrating her marvellous work.

Tickets available online at www.thameplayers.co.uk or from Spear Travels on 01844 217228

The Players Theatre, Nelson St, Thame – Saturday, January 18, 2020, 7:45PM