T1219827404He was a conservationist, television personality and best selling poet. 25 years after he passed away Betjeman remains a national treasure. Through his poetry it is easy to see why: passionate about the countryside, the opposite sex, whimsical and nostalgic, hilariously funny, always self-deprecating and deeply honest. Actor Lance Pierson tells the story of Betjeman’s life through his poems. Through Betjeman’s heartbreaks and triumphs he paints a picture of a changing 20th century England. The performance includes most popular and significant poems (including Slough, Joan Hunter Dunn, Diary of a Church Mouse, Christmas). “The very performance Lance produces adds to the resonance and beauty of the verse tenfold; performance poetry is an art in which he truly thrives. His vocal range is hypnotic and limitless.” Three Weeks magazine at the Edinburgh Festival FringePerformer Lance Pierson. | |
| 27 Sep 09 | Square Chapel Arts Centre, Halifax :: V1098014226 listing details L310226955 |
| 31 Jul 09 | Theatre at the Tabard, Outer London :: V334 listing details L1284391895 |
T1421067295John Betjeman achieved huge success during his lifetime and continues to retain his ‘National Treasure’ status today. His gift for writing light verse, his dazzling technical abilities and his combination of eccentricity and Englishness are all key ingredients in his enduring popularity. Sit back and enjoy Betjeman’s most famous and well loved poems including Joan Hunter Dunn, Christmas, Diary of a Church Mouse and more...Performer Lance Pierson. | |
| 8 Aug 08 | The Theatre, Leatherhead :: V704 listing details L452267209 |
