It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow

Before you venture out, be aware that this venue is just that little bit far out of town. Rest assured, this surprising little treasure is more than worth the walk. Lynn Radnedge and Tricia Dibb spin a glorious narrative based on the real life adventures of Lynn's uncle, Reg; a valiant paratrooper in World War Two. Their witty banter is casual and friendly making the tender moments all the more poignant. It's fantastic to see a performance with such true heart and soul as this. The audience are completely under the spell of a wonderful set of storytellers, totally connected from the start. The whole heart-rending tale is studded through with classic wartime tunes that had us all singing from the first note.The girls are energetically backed by their wonderful pianist, Paul Sadler, whose rendition of George Formby's 'When I'm Cleaning Windows' had me in stitches. This delightful trio weave such stories as to make you wish you were snuggled up on a sofa with a steaming cup of tea; just like listening to your Grandparents reminiscing. I could have listened for hours. And they certainly know how to bring a tear to your eye with some truly heartbreaking soliloquies of personal loss, only made more tragic with the use of blown-up vintage photographs depicting the real-life lovers of the piece.The only criticism I have, and this is purely through being pedantic, is that the vocals were sometimes a little strained and lacked the strength of more 'professional' singers. But really, it didn't matter one jot. I laughed, sang and even cried with the rest of the small audience, every one of us genuinely touched by the waves of emotion coming from the stage.Ultimately, 'It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow' is a tale of loss, victory and the unsinkable British spirit. The three performers gave their all to this moving, music-hall history lesson and deserve audiences that queue out of the door. This is a glorious tribute to an obviously well loved war hero who would, no doubt, be proud that his legacy lives on in such a creative and touching way. A hidden gem worth unearthing at this year's Fringe.

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The Blurb

A musical journey through 60 years of tears and laughter. The real-life romance of a D-day hero and his childhood sweetheart, a follow-up to the WWI saga 'When the Poppies Bloom Again'.

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