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England Expects archiveVesta Tilley was music hall's greatest male impersonator. Vesta's role in recruiting thousands of men made her the darling of the establishment but as the brutal reality of the First World War became known, whose side was she really on? Sitting in her dressing room on her farewell tour she reminisces on her role as Britain's Best Recruiting Sergeant and the lives she touched. Through her stock-in trade of impersonation and songs Vesta explores her role in the war and the impact of her choices on those left behind. This one woman, twelve character play features many of Vesta's most well-known songs such as Jolly Good Luck to the Girl Who Loves a Soldier and I've Got a Bit of a Blighty One. England Expects is a fascinating exploration of a controversial time and character.

Cast/Performers

Teresa Jennings

Creatives/Company

Author: Tom Glover
Company: Off the Fence Theatre Company (in association with Curve)
Director: Gary Phillpott
Design: Kathy Boat
Lighting: David Hately
Music: David Hately (musical arranger)
Sound: Douglas Finlay
Costume: Sianne Shepherd
Stage Manager: Gina Holroyde
Other: Marie Neville (make-up)

England Expects

England Expects (Play) production archive for QTIX code T1304994513. Details of all England Expects archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1430994960

Archive Listings

16 Nov 14
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30 Nov 14
The King's Head Theatre
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Oct 14
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4 Oct 14
The Rosemary Branch
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive
6 May 14
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10 May 14
Jack Studio Theatre (previously Brockley Studio Theatre)
Outer London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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CORONAVIRUS: All UK venues closed on 16th March 2020, restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021. Please note that iUKTDb archive listings between March 2020 and July 2021 may not be accurate as we did not receive details of all rescheduled and cancelled shows.

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