They worked their way through the halls from childhood, including gigs at the infamous Glasgow Empire, the English comedian's graveyard. I'm not sure why they kept booking English comics given that the audiences hated them; it must have been something like bear-baiting. Des O'Connor was dying on his feet there one time and decided that the only way to escape the ordeal would be to faint and be dragged off. Which he duly did.
they have always been my favourites - I adore them.
ReplyDeleteAgainst all expectations enjoyed the West End show
'The Play What I Wrote'
I think 'The Play What I Wrote' started in Brighton - I could be wrong?
ReplyDeleteAnyhow, have a fab weekend, Kev!
Sx
Wonderful stuff.
ReplyDeleteI suppose they learned the hard way in front of audiences who heckled and threw things.
absolutely delicious, sugar! thank you for the smiles this morning! y'all are a delight! xoxox
ReplyDeleteThanks all. They are a treat, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteThey worked their way through the halls from childhood, including gigs at the infamous Glasgow Empire, the English comedian's graveyard. I'm not sure why they kept booking English comics given that the audiences hated them; it must have been something like bear-baiting. Des O'Connor was dying on his feet there one time and decided that the only way to escape the ordeal would be to faint and be dragged off. Which he duly did.