A Tribute to the Life of Ivor Novello
with Extracts from all of his Musicals
The name of Ivor Novello has become synonymous with the golden era of the British stage musical. In a remarkable career spanning some forty years from his acclamation as "the Welsh prodigy" when a school boy, to his untimely death in 1951 he covered virtually every aspect of the entertainment business. He distinguished himself as an actor-manager and the composer of some of the most memorable musicals ever to grace the British stage.
Presented By Mark Langley as Ivor Novello, as he sits in his dressing room waiting to go on stage for his last performance, and looking back on his life.
The evening follows his career, from personal anecdotal memoirs and the musical interludes of all his most famous songs are given by:
Marilyn Hill Smith, Yvonne Patrick and Andrew Forbes Lane.
Fly Home Little Heart
Keep The Home Fires Burning
Glamorous Night Fold Your Wings
We’ll Gather Lilacs
My Dearest Dear Waltz Of My Heart
Just a few of the wonderful songs in this wonderful tribute to Ivor Novello.