Wilton's Music Hall Presents A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY 4/4

Now through April 4, Wilton's Music all will be presenting A Sentimental Journey- the story of Doris Day.  Shows run from Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30. Tickets cost £23.50 and there is a 10% discount for groups over 10. There will also be delicious food served in the bar from 6:30.  For tickets, visit: http://www.wiltons.org.uk/.

The story of Doris Day, a vivacious blonde with a wholesome image. Able to sing, dance, play comedy and dramatic roles, she became one of the biggest box-office stars in the world. But behind the screen, there was a story that rivalled any script Hollywood could ever dream up.

Wilton's is the world's oldest and last surviving grand music hall.  Here, in the 1850s and 60s, classical overtures, dance, circus acts, opera, choral, and folk songs were enormously popular, long before "old time music hall" evolved. John Wilton built this theatre behind his public house, The Prince of Denmark in 1858, in Graces Alley, E1. The pub was locally famous as the first to use beautiful mahogany fittings and became known as The Mahogany Bar. Wilton's was described as the "Handsomest Room in Town" and "A Temple to Apollo".

In 2004 the newly formed Wilton's Music Hall Trust began a stabilisation drive to open the building to the public to experience and appreciate the heritage of Wilton's through a variety of mediums such as performances, heritage education, guided tours and events.

 

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