After Dinner Talks

Well established on the After Dinner circuit Richard shares some of his memories of his 43 years in West End Theatre, TV, Radio, Films, Cabaret and Repertory Theatre. Below are outlines of four of his talks...

1. 'It Wont Be Alright on the Night!'

A light-hearted look at backstage in the Professional Theatre where things can go horribly wrong... and frequently do!!! For instance when Peter Pan gets stuck in mid-air... when Inspector Poirot can't get the door open... when one actor in Repertory confuses two plays and comes on stage in the wrong costume at the wrong time... when the smoke machine wont turn off... to name but a few!

2. 'Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage'

Richard warns of the perils and pleasures of watching your child go into showbiz... your son is wearing make-up... your daughter is talking to herself in Shakespearian language and your husband has threatened to walk out if he hears one more chorus of 'Joseph!' Before you go entirely insane follow Richard's three-step survival plan!

3. 'Musicals, Madness and Mayhem'

More antics in the dangerous world of luvvies... their talents, tantrums and temperaments... when the fat lady can no longer sing... the romantic lead forgets his wig... Frankie Howerd tries desperately to evacuate the London Palladium audience... Ted Heath pulls the plug on the opening night... Henry the Eighth loses his contact lenses... and many many more!

4. 'When Movies met Musicals'

Richard sings some of his favourite songs from the best of the best... Musicals that ran for years on Broadway and then found a new audience in Cinemas... others that started at the Flicks then flew into the West End... As well as bringing you these lovely songs he will be giving some of the background of the composers, lyricists and stars of the films. There is bound to be a song you will love... probably several!