Principal Speaker and guest at the Worshipful Company of Pipe Makers - at Drapers Hall.
MARY POPPINS
"BIRD WOMAN"
Mary Poppins UK/Ireland Tour
Me, Myself & I
THE SHOWS
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​The doyenne of entertainment Patti Boulaye recently described
as “A bundle of fizz” is back with her new one-woman show
“Diana & Me”. In the show, Patti weaves stories of her life
and career, while comparing and contrasting it with the exciting
life of the legendary singer Diana Ross. She also sings songs
by other such greats as Etta James, Puccini, Bizet and more.
Her moving autobiography ‘The Faith of A Child’ charts her life through wealth, poverty, near death in the Biafran War, to
stardom. She was awarded an OBE for her charity work in
the UK and Africa where she built five Healthcare Clinics and
also a school with Prince Harry’s charity.
Patti was the African face of Lux for 29 years and has starred
in three major films: “Bisi” said to be Africa’s biggest grossing
film, “Hussy” with Helen Mirren and “Music Machine” Britain’s answer to “Saturday Night Fever”. She’s a “Visiting Teaching
Fellow” at Middlesex University with an Honorary Doctorate
Degree for Arts and Education. Recent TVs include BBCTV
“Celebrity Master Chef”, ‘The Real Marigold Hotel', ITV’s
“Good Morning Britain” and 2023 special Christmas edition
of 'Would I Lie To You" on BBC1. She was awarded the "Freedom of the City of London".
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I hope my stories and songs will continue to lift the spirits and entertain my audience.
I have written, prepared and designed family friendly shows that my very young grandchildren can attend with their parents and grandparents. An evening that is enjoyable, familiar, interactive, full of stories, singing, laughter and dancing.
"Diana & Me" includes hits of Diana Ross & The Supremes, with an eclectic mix of music from Etta James, Puccini, Bizet to Bessie Smith.
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4th March - The Electric Theatre, Guildford
23rd April - The Pheasantry Jazz Club, Chelsea
29th April - The Forest Arts Centre, New Milton, Forest Arts Centre - 01425 619983 SOLD OUT
17th June - Swindon Arts Centre - Swindon
7th Oct - Beggars Theatre - Millom -
14th Oct - Hemel Hempstead - Old Town Hall - "Billie & Me"
26th Oct - Players Theatre - Thame
4th Nov - Playhouse 2 - Oldham
24th Nov - 14th Jan 2024 - "Aladdin" Theatre Royal, Windsor Christmas Panto .
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What the Critics say:
“Boulaye’s appeal lies as much in her ability to charm an
audience as it does to woo them with a sublime talent as this production proves.” – The Stage
“I was totally smitten by Patti Boulaye ” – Musical Theatre
Review
“Makes all others pale and unsatisfactory by comparison” – Cabaret Hotline
“Has the packed room hollering for more” – Lord Archer – The Spectator
“The audience was completely captivated by Ms. Boulaye’s
talent and charisma.” – Jazz Journal
Review *****
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'Aretha & Me' - DATES
FEB --------
13th – New Theatre Royal - Portsmouth
26th – Epsom Playhouse – Epsom Surrey
MARCH -------
5th - Kenton Theatre – Henley-on-Thames
12th - Albany Studio - Coventry
18th - Crazy Coqs - London
25th - Pizza Express - Birmingham
27th - Oxford Festival - Oxford
APRIL: --
9th - The Plough Arts Centre - Torrington
7Th - Spar Pavilion - Felixstowe
10th - Brindley Theatre - Runcorn
12th - Lowther Pavillion - St Annes
13th - Rhyl Pavilion
14th - Playhouse 2 – Shaw Theatre
20th - Whitty Theatre - Wokingham
28th - Victoria Hall - Settle
SEPTEMBER
21st -- Crazy Coqs --- London
12th Oct - The Brindley Theatre - Runcorn
NOVEMBER
26th Nov -- Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead --
DECEMBER
5th Dec -- The Pheasantry -Chelsea - London
