Vesta 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.T1304994513Company 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 ManagerGina Holroyde. Other Marie Neville (make-up). Performer Teresa Jennings. | |
| 16 Nov 14 to 30 Nov 14 | The King's Head Theatre, Inner London :: V235 listing details L01921927624 |
| 2 Oct 14 to 4 Oct 14 | The Rosemary Branch, Inner London :: V333 listing details L01208424431 |
| 6 May 14 to 10 May 14 | Jack Studio Theatre (previously Brockley Studio Theatre), Outer London :: V299 listing details L0785940309 |
