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Post by hulmeman on Nov 15, 2019 19:04:34 GMT
Today being her 87th birthday, I guess Petula is the oldest actress currently appearing in the West End?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2019 19:14:31 GMT
Off the top of my head I'd say yes. Diana Payne-Myers who is appearing in An Inspector Calls tour is about 91 but I don't know if the tour will go into the West End.
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Post by hulmeman on Nov 16, 2019 13:46:32 GMT
According to cast tweets, they warmed up to her songs last night and Michael Ball turned up with a birthday cake. I heard some of her fans were singing "happy birthday" outside the stage door.
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Post by theatreian on Nov 18, 2019 17:41:29 GMT
She really is a living legend. Having met her and seen her many times she is always lovely to fans and doesn't take herself too seriously. She is certainly not a diva!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2019 18:50:07 GMT
Diana Myers-Payne isn't in the current An Inspector Calls tour so please discard that comment.
About time that Petula got made a Dame surely.
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Post by theatreian on Nov 18, 2019 22:27:19 GMT
Yes, she was performing at the Royal Variety tonight with Zizi and Charlie. Opened the show then dashed to the Prince Edward.
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Post by hulmeman on Nov 19, 2019 11:53:12 GMT
About time that Petula got made a Dame surely. One would think so. She is a CBE which I think is one below a Dame, but it's a long while coming!! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 20:57:37 GMT
About time that Petula got made a Dame surely. One would think so. She is a CBE which I think is one below a Dame, but it's a long while coming!! Petula was made a CBE back in 1998 so is well overdue further recognition. Her career started in 1942 for goodness sake - 77 years! |
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