A New Vic Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre production
A new play by Philip Goulding, directed by Kevin Shaw
Filled with music and infectious, down-to-earth humour, the remarkable life of Gracie Fields. Using her own words, this warm, funny and moving portrait is by the writer of A Fine Bright Day Today, one of the most popular New Vic productions of recent years.
Gracie Fields’ vibrant personality and rich, warm singing style took her from a room above a Rochdale chip shop to international fame and fortune. Her musical recordings sold in the millions and she became one of the highest paid female movie stars in the world. So great was her appeal that her war-time work boosting morale saw Hitler declare her an enemy of the Third Reich!
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear, in her own words – and some very famous songs – the real-life Cinderella story of a working-class lass who became Britain’s greatest female entertainer.
Wednesday 6 April–Saturday 23 April 2016
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Image by Joel Chester Fildes
Reviews
"It really does seem as if Gracie is back..."
— Alfred Hickling, The Guardian
"warm, funny and moving..."
— Donna Kelly, Reviews Hub
"a belting night out..."
— Elaine Biarritz, North West End
"a phenomenal performance..."
— Kirsty Stott, Upstaged Manchester
"it is wonderful..."
— Chris Park, Canal St Online
"a great night out..."
— John Waterhouse, Manchester Salon
"Sue Devaney shines . . . absolutely mesmerising..."
— Jayne White, The Sentinel
"right up my alley..."
— William Stafford, Bum On A Seat
"power and conviction..."
— John Hargreaves, Native Monster
"a towering performance..."
— Philip Goulding, British Theatre Guide
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