Twas a night of fun and farce as CDS members entertain
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Maestros Mike Parker and Peter Smith excelled in the comedy sketches, with Peter definitely reserving himself a part in the next Brian Rix farce. Bold Baron Osbert read an excellent poem on the highlights of Ken Clowes' life though, from the number of times he lost his place, one tends to feel he should have spent more time with reading glasses than with drinking glasses.
Chairman Nick surprised everyone with his fervour and sincerity in quoting King James' diatribe on the evils of tobacco this from a hardened smoker. What a thesian! Mine host, Rudiger, however, surprised no one when he finally divulged the ingredients of the Cayman Arms coffee - something his customers have been endeavouring to find out for years - when he read the famous R.S. letter. Well done, Rudi - hilarious as always.
To close the first half of the programme four Yorkshiremen (Ken Clowes, Steve Williams, Mike Marshall and Mike Parker), who either had the same taste in leisure wear or used the same. tailor, enlightened the audience on their upbringing-suffice it to say, gentlemen, we had long suspected what
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you have now confirmed.
After a short break to wet one's whistle, it was back to the show, the ball with Steve Williams to kick off for the second half. What can one say about his recitation - or was it hesitation? In fact, need I say more? I fear that a glorious opportunity to write a critique of a critic has passed me by. P. Anthony White's "Life Story" was unforgettable, as I imagine Tennessee Williams intended it should be, and correctly slanted the mood for the most impressive performance of the evening - Patricia Patino with "SudContd. on page 9 from page 8
denly, Last Summer." This was so very spellbinding and moving you could almost hear a pin drop (or perhaps Ryhal supping his beer).
A very welcome addition to the programme was three of the cast of Toad of Toad Hall, who rounded off an excellent evening with a neat song and dance number "King of the Road." To Wendy Daykin, Charmaine and Rosalie Lawrence, many thanks.
Last, but most certainly not least, we must thank singer guitarist Graham Love for his fine singing between acts. On holiday in Cayman from England, and on his way to the U.S.A., we really appreciated his joining in as he did.
As Patricia said - "Let's do it again, frequently. Perhaps as fund raising for the theatre so badly needed." Thank you. Patricia and crew, for a most enjoyable evening.
