Renowned musical director, arranger and raconteur Gareth Valentine has introduced a 3 evening residency which can see him return to Crazy Coqs at Brasserie Zédel, after his two bought out performances on the venue in 2022, for his one man present ‘Tales of a Musical Director’ with particular company two time Olivier award winner Janie Dee (Follies, The Motive and the Cue NT, Sondheim’s Old Friends), BAFTA, Olivier, Tony award nominee and Drama Desk winner Haydn Gwynne (The Great British Bake Off Musical, Billy Elliot, The Audience, The Crown Netflix, The Windsors Channel 4) and two time Olivier Award winner Joanna Riding (Follies NT, Sondheim’s Old Friends, Gypsy).
In a completely penned, anecdotal night of hilarious tales and music, Gareth Valentine weaves by way of a few of his private and sometimes hysterical reflections on the piano from his humble Welsh beginnings to his 40 12 months profession in theatre and showbusiness. Described as ‘Mr Music’ by Victoria Wood, hear hilarious tales from Kander and Ebb to Stephen Sondheim, Roger Moore to Ian McKellen, Chita Rivera to Judi Dench, Trevor Nunn, Hal Prince, Gillian Lynne, Stephen Schwartz to the incomparable Miriam Margolyes, all accompanied by some specifically composed music for the night.
Regarding the upcoming appearances Gareth says:
‘I am delighted to be returning for a three night residency after my two sold out performances at Crazy Coqs in 2022 and to have these three world class and awarded talents joining me on alternative evenings is an absolute privilege. It’s enjoyable, filled with surprises and every thing you may think about that makes for an entertaining night, come be a part of us’
Gareth shall be joined by Janie Dee on Monday tenth April, Haydn Gwynne on Tuesday eleventh April and Joanna Riding on Wednesday twelfth April. The performances will even embody a particular contribution from Broadway legend Chita Rivera.
The night is devised and directed by Conor Sheridan.
Tickets for the manufacturing may be purchased at www.brasseriezedel.com/crazy-coqs/.