In a musical match made in theatrical heaven, Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe are set to bring their brand-new show, A Couple of Swells, to the Ustinov Studio at the Theatre Royal Bath on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May.
Featuring some of their all-time favourite standards and some classic duets, sprinkled with heaps of panache and a whole lot of dazzle, expect the Great American Song Book meets 1950s French Riviera Chic, showcasing Joe’s virtuoso piano playing and Liza’s exquisite vocals.
Liza and Joe collaborated during lockdown on the mesmerising track ‘Bye Bye Blackbird’ from Liza’s new album The Heart Of It. Their recording received international acclaim and led to the creation of this show: a magical pairing celebrating some of the best music ever recorded. A Couple of Swells combines their unique talent, warmth, charm and wit, promising a beautifully crafted evening of music, as they put their own contemporary spin on much-loved classics including ‘That’s Entertainment’ and ‘A Couple of Swells’.
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Liza Pulman’s thirty-year career has encompassed music, theatre and comedy, from Glyndebourne Opera through West End musical theatre and as one-third of the British satirical comedy group, Fascinating Aida, with whom she has performed at the Theatre Royal Bath. Her solo career as a concert performer and recording artist showcases a talent for rediscovering and reimagining timeless classics and lost gems. Daughter of celebrated screen writer Jack Pulman and actor Barbara Young, Liza’s upbringing gave her a deep love of theatre, movies and music. Most recently, Liza Pulman Sings Streisand played West End runs to packed houses and five-star reviews, and a new show, The Heart Of It, started its 2023 tour at The Other Palace in London.
“Quite simply, superb… Liza Pulman is a force of nature” - British Theatre
Joe Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter, known for writing songs that feel like classics, and adapting classics so they sound like they’ve just been written. Growing up surrounded by music – his parents are songwriter and television personality Richard Stilgoe and opera singer Annabel Hunt – Joe’s career extends across theatre, TV and radio. He’s a Radio 4 regular on shows including Loose Ends and The Horne Section and 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.
“Dapper, handsome and quick-witted, and gifted with dazzling digits.” - The Times
A Couple of Swells appears at the Ustinov Studio at the Theatre Royal Bath on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 May. Tickets are on sale at the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844 and online at www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ustinov
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