The Legend of Charles Chaplin , January 1979

THE LEGEND OF CHARLES CHAPLIN, which comes to the Gordon Craig on Friday 26 January, is a light musical entertainment based on the life and career of one of the cinema’s most famous first generation stars. The well known broadcasting pianist ERIC JAMES, who was for many years Chaplin’s personal music advisor, has devised an informative and thoroughly entertaining programme in which, with the help of Friday Night is Music Night soprano PHYLLIS O’REILLY, slides of the star’s Swiss home, and clips from the early silent movies, he presents a multi-faceted portrait of the great actor which reveals many little-known facts as well as playing due homage to Chaplin’s comic genius.  A fascinating evening for film fans and music lovers alike!

All seats £1.20