Star of the St Trinian's films and inspiration for Victoria Wood and Miranda Hart, Joyce Grenfell was one of Britain's most loved female comedienne, writer, actor and singer. Cheryl Knight tells us about Joyce, and her hugely popular one woman show which is touring southern England. Press link for tour info and tickets. http://www.apollotheatrecompany.com/ode-to-joyce.html #OdetoJoyce #Theatre #RadioGorgeous
Ex Sohoite cabaret chanteuse Josephine Pembroke talks to Jo Good on BBC London about living in Soho in the 80's, Pussies Galore and more. Josephine is performing at The Edinburgh Fringe more info here: ON: Tuesday 23 – Saturday 27 August 2022 AT: The Olive Theatre, Greenside, 6, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LS Time: 18:40 (5o mins) Tickets: £12 or £10 (concessions) https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/working-girls-of-soho “Wit, charm and plenty of sauce, simply a fabulous show.” Sophie Parkin, Author of The Colony Room Club 1948-2008 “Josephine brings Soho in all its seedy, raunchy glamour to life. Dazzling fun.” Donna Freed, Radio Gorgeous #JosephinePembroke #Soho #EdFringe22 https://www.radiogorgeous.com/
Sunday Times bestselling author Sean Smith tells Radio Gorgeous the extraordinary story of a modern cultural icon: Harry Styles. Harry Styles - The Making Of A Modern Man by Sean Smith is published by Harper Collins. #HarryStyles #RadioGorgeous
What is the Universe of Deliciousness? A gorgeous term created by my guest on Radio Gorgeous, Julia is a bodyworker, therapist and healer. Julia talks us through how to get to this state. Be prepared to bring joy directly into your life. #MindBodySpirit #RadioGorgeous
Trouble Brewing in the Loire is Tommy Barnes' sequel to the brilliantly funny, A Beer in the Loire. A book about brewing beer and life, which for Tommy, his young family and unruly menagerie is a lot like beer: fermented, fizzy and occasionally explosive. Follow Tommy as he, in his own words, farts around the French countryside trying to make beer with his arch nemesis, Burt, the devil dog at his side and is forced to confront the shambolic state of his brewery and the metaphor it makes of his life. Tales from the Braslou Biere Chronicles... @MuswellPress @Radio_Gorgeous @Freed_Donna #beer #books
Emily Soldene was a true Victorian, born of the wrong side of the tracks, she was illegitimate and her mother was working class, a bonnet maker by trade. Emily reinvented herself at twenty-two, she took singing lessons and willed herself to stardom. Hear her 3rd cousin once removed best selling author Helen Batten tell us Emily's extraordinary tale of her scandalous life of a performer, business woman and journalist, and without knowing it, a feminist. #RadioGorgeous #Theatre #History
In February 1961 Marilyn Monroe was sectioned by her psychiatrist. One Night with Marilyn is a theatrical exploration of this harrowing time mostly unknown by her millions of fans. Claire-Monique Martin and Charlotte Reidie, who both play Marilyn in the play, talk to Donna Freed about their roles and the themes of mental illness in the play by PT Rose. It is shocking to think that Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe were born in the same year. Donna Freed will also has a role in the play which will be showing as a staged reading on 26 September at the Drayton Arms at 2:30pm. The reading at the Drayton Arms is part of a year-long, international project commemorating the death of Marilyn Monroe 60 years ago. For all the information visit @OneNIghtWithMarilyn @Radio_gorgeous @Freed_Donna @OneNightWithMarilyn #theatre #actors #playwright #MarilynMonroe
Radio Gorgeous was thrilled to attend - in person - the launch of Heidi Amsinck's debut novel and first in a new series of crime novels, My Name is Jensen. My Name is Jensen introduces us to journalist turned sleuth Jensen, who has returned to her native Copenhagen after some years working in London. An experience that mirrors Heidi's own, although she has remained in London. Also in attendance at the launch was actor Tim McKinnerny who will be recording the audio book. Oh what a night! #books #author #crimefiction https://www.muswell-press.co.uk/ @Radio_gorgeous @MuswellPress @HeidiAmsinck1
Chiswick’s first new cinema since 1934, opens this today! The cinema has four screen for the public, and there is a cafe with bar snacks, cocktails and craft beers. No ordinary cinema this is high end glamour and much needed culture for the area. chiswickcinema.co.uk #Cinema #RadioGorgeous
Singing sensations Rosemary Ashe has a wonderful habit of writing one woman shows to perform, always musical, her last successful show featured Ethel Merman. Today we talked about her spanking brand new show called ADORABLE DORA, a tribute to Dora Bryan. Dora was an actress and singer in the second half of the 20th century, she was a character actress with a colourful life. Rosemary Ashe has a written and is performing the show on a mini tour in London and Brighton this summer. #OneWomanShow #AdorableDora #RadioGorgeous https://www.rosemaryashe.com/ https://twitter.com/rosemaryashe