I started out my show in Norwich by shouting ‘Hello moi darlin’s’! You see, I grew up just outside Norwich in the 1970’s & 1980’s and so many of my school, college and Nurse training friends were there to see the show. It ended up being a bit of a reunion. The scariest part were my English & music teachers in the audience. I don’t know why I thought I might get lines… (I used to get them all the time for talking). Thank fully they awarded me A* for content,A* for delivery and A******** for a great night out. They decided not to deduct any marks for ‘slang language’ since they were yelling some words at the top of their voices! (Definitely worthy of 100 lines – ‘I must not shout rude words in the auditorium!)
It was a brilliant night. The men certainly enjoyed it too and i’ve also received some lovely reviews:
‘Great evening. Haven’t laughed like that for so long. I’d recommend this lady’s show to anyone; male & female. To educate you (with humour) for what’s to come in midlife years.’
‘Absolutely fabulous show at Maddermarket Theatre Norwich this evening. Thank you Zeph. My sides ached with laughter. A lot of brilliant advice but in a very funny way’
‘Every woman and man should see this show, it is hilarious and very informative’
Of course I need to tell you the winning name of the Golden Vulva…
‘Gushing Gertie’! The audience absolutely voted with their feet yelling the loudest ‘Dry Vagina’ I think i’ve ever heard. A man on the front row was quite enthusiastic and although I thought it was his ‘entry’, it turned out to be a lovely young lady looking forward to wearing ‘weeable nik-noks, and testing the lubricants. Unfortunately, in spite of pleas for the ‘Yes O Yes’… it remains mine. However would I get through winter without it?!
I also need to thank the theatre staff – who were absolutely lovely. Even having to cobble together my microphone and their microphone, which the warmth of the stage lights and the wildness of my hair combined to create a sticky entangled mess by the end of the show. I look like the ‘wild woman of Wonga’ at the best of times, so to extrapolate myself from a microphone and cable seemed almost impossible. Still, i’m now wearing it as an Alice band and nobody will know… shhh!
Next stop Boston Blackfriars and i’ll be ready for any sound emergency whilst wearing my mic. It will be the quickest set up ever! See you there…