Show telling the story of 1930s musical star Gertrude Lawrence is coming to Shilbottle

Telling the story of the 1930s musical star, Gertrude Lawrence: A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening! comes to Shilbottle Community Hall on Friday, April 12 from 7.30pm

Lucy has cleverly crafted a new script using Gertrude’s own words taken from her memoirs. With songs and storytelling, she embodies the spirit of Gertie – leading the audience from her childhood in Clapham to London’s swanky night clubs and the bright lights of Broadway.

From the creators of Virginia Woolf: Killing the Angel; Ethel Smyth: Grasp the Nettle and Kathleen Ferrier Whattalife! The show is funny, revealing and bursting with songs from Variety & Revue’s to hits by Noel Coward, Kurt Weill and Rodgers & Hammerstein.

Director Kate Lynch said: “Lucy and Elizabeth have brought us some fabulous shows over the years and we’re so pleased to welcome them to the Highlights Spring season with this wonderful new collaboration.”

Tickets are priced at £12 per person.

This performance is only one of many unmissable live events taking place in village halls and community venues across County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland that are working in partnership with Highlights as part of its Spring 2024 programme.

Visit the Highlights Rural Touring Scheme website for the full programme and to book tickets for Gertrude Lawrence: A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening! You can also purchase ticket by calling 07946537703.