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Renowned musical director, arranger and raconteur\u00a0Gareth Valentine<\/strong>\u00a0has introduced a 3 evening residency which can see him return to\u00a0Crazy Coqs\u00a0at\u00a0Brasserie Z\u00e9del, after his two bought out performances on the venue in 2022, for his one man present\u00a0\u2018Tales of a Musical Director\u2019<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0with particular company two time Olivier award winner\u00a0Janie Dee <\/strong>(Follies, The Motive and the Cue<\/em> NT, Sondheim\u2019s Old Friends<\/em>), BAFTA, Olivier, Tony award nominee and Drama Desk winner\u00a0Haydn Gwynne<\/strong>\u00a0(The Great British Bake Off Musical, Billy Elliot, The Audience, The Crown<\/em> Netflix, The Windsors <\/em>Channel 4)\u00a0<\/strong>and two time Olivier Award winner\u00a0Joanna Riding <\/strong>(Follies <\/em>NT, Sondheim\u2019s Old Friends<\/em>, Gypsy).<\/p>\n In a completely penned, anecdotal night of hilarious tales and music,\u00a0Gareth Valentine<\/strong>\u00a0weaves 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 \u2018Mr Music\u2019\u00a0<\/em>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.<\/p>\n Regarding the upcoming appearances Gareth says:<\/p>\n \u2018I 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\u2019s enjoyable, filled with surprises and every thing you may think about that makes for an entertaining night, come be a part of us\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n Gareth shall be joined by\u00a0Janie Dee\u00a0<\/strong>on\u00a0Monday tenth April, Haydn Gwynne\u00a0on Tuesday eleventh April\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Joanna Riding\u00a0on Wednesday twelfth April.<\/strong> The performances will even embody\u00a0a particular contribution from Broadway legend\u00a0Chita Rivera.<\/strong><\/p>\n