Piccadilly Olde Time Music Hall

The Olde Time Music Hall was a popular form of British entertainment of yesteryear, originating around the middle of the 19^th century and lasting well into the 20^th century. 

It featured many of the popular songs of the day, like “The Pheasant Plucker”, performed by the well-loved entertainers of the period, interspersed with the witty patter from the convivial Master of Ceremonies, Mr Martin Jennings. 

In this production, Mrs Peters has assembled an ensemble well suited to this style of entertainment and features well-known Gold Coast performers including Mrs Kirri Adams, Mrs Sheila Bradley, Mr Arthur Shacklock, Mr Grant Ebbling and Mrs Peters herself, accompanied by Mrs Mary Walters on the piano and Mr Henk Steenhuis on drums.

The audience needed very little encouragement to join in singing along with the performers and enjoyed the presentation.

A couple of “hic-ups” along the way didn’t mar the evening, however problems with the sound during one particular song was disappointing – considering the amount of money GCLT have invested in upgrading the theatre’s technical equipment.

All in all – an entertaining piece reminiscent of a bygone era.

Roger McKenzie