Go Live Theatre announces first WEST END MEMORIES event with Patricia Hodge
Go Live Theatre has announced a special event, West End Memories - Rosalyn Wilder in conversation with Patricia Hodge, which will take place on 9 March at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino.
The evening, the first in an occasional series, will include Wilder and Hodge sharing some extraordinary memories of their careers, including Wilder’s involvement in the 2019 biopic Judy in which she was portrayed by Jessie Buckley.
Rosalyn was ‘executive in charge’ at the renowned Talk of the Town, and assistant to its creator Robert Nesbitt. From auditions, backstage staff, costumes, sets and even front of house, Rosalyn had an eye on everything, including of course the world-famous performers who performed there. Her memories are legion and involve a truly fascinating period of London theatre.
The event will offer a rare opportunity to hear footage of Judy Garland singing at the Talk of the Town cabaret in 1968, a recording which was confiscated at the time from an audience member and has never been broadcast publicly in its entirety. The evening will raise vital funds for Go Live Theatre allowing them to continue their work increasing accessibility to live theatre and the arts for all children and young people.
Rosalyn Wilder said: “It is always a delight to return to the Hippodrome - one of London’s most historic entertainment venues. On this occasion the pleasure is all the greater because I am being given the privilege of discussing part of its’ heritage with the delightful Patricia Hodge. We will trip through the earlier years, remember the Talk of the Town and its many international stars and glamorous floorshows and spend some time paying tribute to the late great Judy Garland and the 2019 film starring Renee Zellweger documenting her last engagement at the Talk of the Town.”
Patricia Hodge said: “The Hippodrome/Talk of the Town, as described to me with awe and wonder by my parents, was the Emerald City of my imagination when I was a child. I am therefore excited to be in the company of the amazing Rosalyn Wilder, herself a living legend that was such a vital part of its history, and indeed of the history of Show Business in the 20th Century.”
Chief Executive of Go Live Theatre Sita McIntosh said today, “West End Memories promises to be a very special evening of sparkling conversation and reminisces that will appeal to anyone who has an interest in the West End. We are hugely grateful to Rosalyn and Patricia as well as Ian Haworth from the Hippodrome and Ryan Woods from Playing Field who have been instrumental in putting this evening together in aid of Go Live. “
Go Live Theatre are committed to cultivating the next generation of audiences or creative talent by igniting a passion for theatre from an early age through trips to the theatres, impactful programmes and inspiring workshops.
