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BBC News
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Sir Tim Rice performs in Cornwall after visiting for 50 years
World-famous lyricist Sir Tim Rice has set out on a new tour, reflecting on his well-established career in musical theatre. The show, which will be performed at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro on Wednesday, is set to include numbers from stage shows, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Tim said he loved the county and had been visiting "for 40, 50 years now".The songwriter said he had got "to know the Helford River area particularly well" after playing a lot of cricket in Cornwall. 'Fortune and experience' He described the tour, My Life In Musicals - I Know Him So Well, as a "retrospective of my fortune and experience in the musical theatre world"."I'm obviously a frustrated performer that I wasn't good enough to sing and I certainly can't act, but I'm quite good at remembering what I've got up to and reminiscing," he added."I can talk about Andrew Lloyd Webber, I can talk about Elton John, Bjorn and Benny and Alan Menken, Mike Batt, all the great composers I've worked with - it's fun."I've been very lucky to work with some of the very best." He said: "One writer I admire enormously is Barry Gibb but Barry Gibb is brilliant because he writes great words as well as great music so he wouldn't need me."I just need somebody who writes brilliant music but gets stuck on the lyrics."Sir Tim said the show, which tours the UK until the end of May, will be performed by "four wonderful singers"."I chat in between the songs and rabbit on whatever comes into my head," he lyricist said the show would also include "big flops, strange songs and different versions" as well as the possibility of singing himself. "Sometimes you need a bad voice to illustrate a bad lyric and I fit that perfectly," he said.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Top comedians set to perform at Cornwall Playhouse
Comedy fans are in for a treat as top comedians head to Cornwall. The Cornwall Playhouse at the Hall for Cornwall is set to host a line-up of comedic talent, promising a series of shows that cater to every taste. John Bishop will be performing his latest stand-up act, Back At It, on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29. After a two-year hiatus filled with various other pursuits, Bishop is back on stage, ready to entertain. Jon Culshaw will follow on Friday, April 4, bringing his brand-new show, Imposter Syndrome. After a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival, Culshaw is ready to impress the Cornwall audience with his unique style of comedy and music. Sophie McCartney, known for her award-winning comedy, will bring her show One Foot in the Rave to the playhouse on Saturday, April 5. McCartney, who recently concluded a record-breaking international tour, promises a night of fun and laughter. The Horne Section's Hit Show, featuring the talented band and Alex Horne, is set for Thursday, June 5. The band, known for its unruly and ridiculous performances, will entertain with a mix of comedy, songs, and dancing. TV star Katherine Ryan will perform on Friday, June 6, with her new show, Battleaxe. Known for her roles in Parental Guidance and The Duchess, Ryan brings her unique brand of comedy to the Cornwall audience. Jimmy Carr, known for his dark humour, will perform his show, Laughs Funny, on Wednesday, July 9. Carr's show is a treat for those who enjoy his style of comedy. Dara Ó Briain will close the comedy season with his show Re:Creation on Friday, September 5. After the success of his last tour, Ó Briain is ready to entertain the Cornwall audience with his storytelling and audience interactions. Hall for Cornwall is the home to the Cornwall Playhouse. In October 2021, the Truro-based Grade II listed building re-opened following a multimillion-pound transformation.
