An evening with Lilian!

Andy and I enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Old Fire Station with Sunny Ormonde and her alter-ego, Lilian Bellamy of The Archers.  Sunny entertained us with gossip from Ambridge as well as a glimpse into her childhood and life as an actress.  A Question and Answer session gave Archers Addicts an opportunity to enjoy some friendly banter on all things Archers and although the evening was full of laughter, there were occasional surprises when Sunny provided an insight into her serious side though readings of favourite pieces of prose from Dylan Thomas and Shakespeare. It was a resounding success!

Larkin' About with The Antonious Players

I had a wonderful evening on Sunday at the jewel that is “The Theatre on the Lake” in Keswick.

“Larkin’ About”; celebrating the life of Philip Larkin, certainly lived up to expectations, with John Telfer and Sunny Ormonde  (Alan Franks and Lilian Bellamy from The Archers) tackling the roles of Larkin and his multiple lady loves with enthusiasm , conviction and comedic timing. I wept with laughter at their “Baby, it’s cold outside” duet, Sunny responding to Larkin’s entreaties in a broad Yorkshire accent, playing the role of Betty, Larkin’s secretary and one time lover, to perfection. A superb production!