After all the hard work from many different members of the Society, last Friday's night seemed to be enjoyed by everybody. It was an excellent sign that more tables had to be hastily brought out to accommodate all the guests that had turned out for Alistair's entertainment and it was lovely to see people from not only our Society but also from the Hereford Musical Theatre Company who are currently working with Alistair on Me and My Girl.Alistair was on sparkling form and had the audience in stitches with his many stories of life behind the scenes of the D'Oyley Carte Opera Company, particularly when he was telling some slightly 'naughty' stories of swearing in the wings and chopping scenery into tiny pieces to get it on stage!
As well as recounting some of his funniest stories, Alistair also sang a huge range of 'patter' songs from a variety of different Gilbert and Sullivan shows. Despite protesting that he hadn't sung some of the songs in many years, he was note and word perfect and the applause at the end of each song proved that he had impressed everyone with his skills! The final wonderful element was Rhiann Morris, our pianist, who accompanied Alistair wonderfully and even managed to keep up when Alistair finished the Major General's song at such a pace, most of the audience were left behind!
Thanks to everyone who came and supported, sold tickets, provided food and drink, sponsorship, prizes for the draw and helped with the setting up and packing away. Without you all we wouldn't be able to survive!!!
'Dame' Hannah
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