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A NOSTALGIC READ

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Personal memories of
Liverpool's Playhouse Theatre,
read by GERALD FENECH

 

This cute little booklet attempts to rekindle memories of what once was -- the Playhouse Theatre in Liverpool, the brainchild of Ronald Settle who passed away in 1998 although the theatre had long since closed its doors way back in 1971.

'Ronnie' as he was affectionately known was a musical giant in Merseyside circles and singlehandedly made the theatre one of the most important fixtures in Liverpool entertainment over a quarter of a century (1945-71).

Both authors were connected to the theatre somewhat: Ovens was the pianist who had played many duets with Ronald Settle while Hughes is the daughter of Ronald...

Copyright © 9 October 2013 Gerald Fenech,
Gzira, Malta

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TWO PIANOS - PERSONAL MEMORIES OF THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE

RONALD SETTLE

LIVERPOOL

UNITED KINGDOM

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