Two British stars of stage and screen will appear at Richmond Theatre in June.
Facing the Music: Dame Patricia Routledge in Conversation with Edward Seckerson, and A Diva and A Piano with Lesley Garrett, will both take place on Sunday, June 25.
In Facing the Music, Dame Patricia will recall special parts of her career with access to some rare and treasured recordings. The British actress, comedian and singer is best known for her Bafta TV Award-nominated role as Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, To Sir, with Love and Lock Up Your Daughters.
The Olivier Award-winning actress will also discuss her stage work – including a Tony Award-winning performance in Darling of the Day and her performance as Nettie in the National Theatre’s 1992 production of Carousel – with writer and broadcaster Seckerson.
Garrett will then present an evening of song, reminiscences and chat, giving audiences a unique insight into her life on the stage with behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes.
As well as performing on the opera and concert stage both in the UK and internationally, Lesley has recently returned to English National Opera for the world premiere production of Nico Muhly’s Marnie. She has also starred in Carousel and The Sound of Music as well as appeared on television shows including Strictly Come Dancing and Loose Women. Lesley has performed with artists as diverse as Michael Ball, Renee Fleming, Andrea Bocelli and Lily Savage.
Tickets are on sale now.