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 s Gordon superbly demonstrates in his one
man show Cap N' Bells.
Court Jesters were usually far from foolish. They had to be practised
Comedians, Politicians,
Diplomats all rolled into a tightly rehearsed act. The reward could be vast sums of money,
along with special court privileges.
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The wearers of the
"Motley" were true professionals in a class of their own.To misjudge the mood of
the monarch, to make an inappropriate jest simply meant no further performances. In some
Courts this meant a career cut short by banishment.
Gordon Peters himself notes: 'interestingly, the Court Jesters antics and
sense of comedy bear close resemblance to many of today's entertainers.
Indeed some of today's comedy acts owe more to the well-rehearsed comic precision of the
'Court Fool' than they or their audience may realise....the acts themselves may have
hanged, but the tightrope any comedian walks hasn't....establishing the bond between
entertainer and audience remains as difficult now as it was then....
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For full details
of the programmes contact
Gordon Peters
Tel:0208 399 2915
or Email
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'Cap N'Bells' is an
education; A lively pageant of the Britain and Europe of Yesteryear-the colour the heritage
and the humour, now brought to life in this absorbing and entertaining one-man show. It is
made all the more fascinating by Gordon's superbly scripted and performed
characterisation.
'Cap N'Bells' brings a colourful episode of history onto the stage and
into the the hearts and mind of every audience.
*****
This was a really fun way
of enjoying a "lecturetainment" as he calls it. We all laughed our way
throughout and learned a great deal at the same time.....
Sunbury Arts Association.
The show was not only
hilarious but also historically interesting. Gordon Peters had the audience in the palm of
his hand throughout
and they all obviously had a very good time.....a perfect little show
for an intimate rendezvous such as a theatre club or festival......ENCORE Magazine
"A fascinating
evening...history presented in a most entertaining way"
The Bursar, Kings College Gloucester
"Historical facts
with moments of hilarious comedy"
Brockworth Court Gloucester
I have had the pleasure of engaging Gordon Peters to entertain
our
Club members on a number of occasions. He is a highly talented entertainer
who can be relied upon to give immense pleasure enjoyment to his audiences.
He has the ability to take a tough looking audience and soften them up in just a matter of
minutes. His material is excellent and, combined with his personality and years of
experience, he will soon have everyone in good spirits.
There is usually plenty of laughter when Gordon is on stage.
Indeed, his Granada routine is a comedy classic.
I have no hesitation in recommending Gordon Peters most highly.
Graham Jenkins. The Arts & Heritage Club
Gordon started in show
business with the sole purpose of saving enough money for his passage back to S.Rhodesia
(as it was then)
That was 50 years ago - and he's still saving!
In this book he tells us of the ups and downs of show business - and everything in
between.- almost! gordonpeters@blueyonder.co.uk
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A whole new
concept of
Gilbert & Sullivan
a show featuring the humour
of
these two fine gentlemen.
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A Celebration of Flanders and Swann
With David Carter at the Piano
Details
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