This show pays sincere tribute to the entertainment phenomenon that was "The Black and White Minstrels". Playing for one night only at:

The Westgate Pavilion, Sea Road, Westgate on-sea, Kent CT8 8QW
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Sunday 13th September 2009

Doors open 7.00pm for curtain up 7.30pm
Tickets £12.50 | Concessions £10.00
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"Memories of the Magnificent Minstrels"

This show pays sincere tribute to the entertainment phenomenon that was "The Black and White Minstrels". We do not pretend to be able to recreate the actual show, but will recall elements that made this the most successful television and stage show of its time. Unfortunately, due to the current climate of political correctness we are unable to "black up", but we still have the marvellous songs, stunning costumes and both archive and personal memories to draw on to create a truly fantastic live stage show.
 
The show opens with the impact of a medley of favourite minstrel songs featuring the company of "The Minstrel Men and Maids", "Mr Banjo" Colin Hodges, and the Minstrel Singers; Gordon Clarkson, Heather Grant, Chris Porteous, and Mandy Simmons.

The pace is maintained by the first appearance of our guest speciality; Johnny Stafford from the famous "Morton Fraser Harmonica Gang", and continues in fine form with Heather Grant and her "Showboat" medley.

Its time then to bring the boys and girls back on for an "Old Time" scene, followed by Chris Porteous paying musical tribute to the three original Minstrel star singers; John Boulter, Tony Mercer, and Dai Francis. Mandy and the boys and girls bring back "Ragtime" next, introducing star comedian "Squire" Ronnie Hayward , after which Act 1 is concluded with a "Broadway" selection.

Act 2 continues in much the same vein,  including a spectacular "Love" selection making up just one of the 8 production medleys in the show!

This is live entertainment at its very best, with no effort spared to bring back the type of  show rarely seen today.