Pulman & Stilgoe – A Couple of Swells

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Charismatic duo bring humour and glamour to the stage

This is old-fashioned glamour in the company of two, modern-day musical greats. Pulman & Stilgoe – A Couple of Swells is at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Friday 4 April at 7.30pm. Tickets are £22.

A Couple of Swells is the inspired pairing of two unique entertainers. Liza Pulman is a songstress, comedienne and one-third of the iconic Fascinating Aida. She is joined by virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe. Together they combine humour and musicianship at the very highest level, making old songs sound new and new songs feel like you’ve known them all your life.

Both born in the proverbial trunk, their style has been fine-tuned from cradle to stage. Together they have the musical and theatrical chemistry of Dudley Moore and Julie Andrews, or Barbara Cook and Wally Harper.

Prepare to be swept away by Joe’s dazzling piano playing, Liza’s exquisite vocals and their beautiful, tight harmonies. They dig into the true classics and hidden gems of Irving Berlin, Paul McCartney, Jerome Kern, Billy Joel and Leonard Bernstein, mixed with a few new songs specially written for the show.

Liza Pulman’s career began at Glyndebourne Opera. It has encompassed music, theatre and over twenty years as one-third of Britain’s best selling satirical comedy trio Fascinating Aida. This much loved satirical comedy group has just completed 100 sell-out shows across the UK including three nights at the London Palladium and a run of shows at the Royal Festival Hall.

Liza’s solo career as a concert performer and recording artist has showcased a talent for rediscovering, reinventing and reimagining timeless classics and lost gems. Most recently, Liza Pulman – Streisand played West End runs to packed houses and five-star reviews.

Joe Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter. He is known for writing songs that feel like classics, and adapting classics so they sound like they’ve just been written. Most recently, Joe arranged and accompanied Hannah Waddingham’s performance of Time After Time at the BAFTA Film Awards and opened this year’s Olivier Awards with his arrangement of Anything Goes.

Growing up surrounded by music, Joe’s career extends across theatre, TV and radio. He’s a regular on Radio 4 on shows including Loose Ends and The Horne Section. He has worked with some of the finest orchestras and bands in the world. Joe has released eight albums, five of which topped the UK Jazz chart.

These two supreme entertainers are not to be missed!