PERFORMER
Nigel Osner is a stylish and quirky performer
of his own words and lyrics. He takes an amusing and bitter-sweet
look at love, sex, and life's milestones. His most recent performances
were at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, and the Soho Theatre
studio, when he relaunched his own one man show, directed by Pat
Garrett, music director Tansy Aked.
His
show was described by Lisa Martland
in The Stage as:
"often very original material, dealing with diverse subjects
such as the saga of the gay vicar Reverend James who is inclined
to mimic Bette Davis at meetings in the parish hall, and a vampire
being interviewed for Hello! magazine..... Other highlights included
Another Show, in which an ageing Dietrich-like legend goes back
on the boards just one more time, and Screensaver, a most original
and appropriately contemporary item demonstrating how computer
commands could just take over a person's life..... left me amused
and in a good mood."
Michael Darvel,
saluting Nigel's recent appearance at Pizza on the Park, referred
to him as an "original lyricist and witty parodist ---- in
some of his own sly takes on such important topics as sex, success,
looking for love and being alone on New Year's Eve.'' What's
on in London
Nigel also appears at private parties and evenings:
"Nigel's spontaneous performances of original and sometimes
topical lyrics have added to the fun and gaiety of my salons."
Carole Stone
"Nigel
electrified a highly sophisticated audience whilst simultaneously
adding such a humorous and poignant touch that my party was bound
to remain forever in the memory." Sally
Davis
"Thank you so much for making my birthday
weekend so memorable. Tributes continue to flow in to your wit
and flair." Sheila Thompson
" Nigel was just so good. I'm in love with
him. I hope he knows how well he went down with his audience."
Irene Cockroft
Nigel is often accompanied by Paul Ayres [http://home.clara.net/paulayres]
He has also developed a quirky new show together
with soprano Melinda Hughes (melindahughes.com),
directed by Marc Urquhart. From Love to Decay is
the story of "Boy meets Diva … Diva does him over!"
It includes songs by Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Puccini and Mozart,
together with Nigel's own original material. Initial performances
were at the Jermyn Street Theatre.
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