Bette Midler & Me
by Chris Burgess
theSpace at Symposium Hall (EdFringe)
5 – 28 Aug 2022
The Town and Gown (Cambridge)
23 Nov 2022
Drayton arms theatre
20 Jan 2023
Garden Theatre, Eagle Vauxhall
3 – 8 Nov 2020
West End performer Sue Kelvin celebrates her lifelong love of Bette Midler in this heartfelt and hilarious musical tribute. Combining Midler’s extraordinary life and career with Kelvin’s own journey to becoming a West End performer, the show features favourite songs, comedy, personal stories and a wonderfully outrageous puppet version of Beaches*. A joyous celebration of the woman who inspired her.
Reviews
“Magnetic energy…. Kelvin and Kerr harmonise perfectly in this genuinely interesting and inspiring production”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (LondonTheatre1)
“Entertaining and fast-paced show is delivered with gusto and heart by Sue Kelvin and Billie Kerr”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Musical Theatre Review)
“Both Kelvin and Kerr performed a brilliant entertaining show”
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (One4Review)
“Delivers every song with theatrical charm”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (TheatreWeekly)
“West End star Sue Kelvin lights up the stage with her fabulous performance”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (TheatreAndArtsReview)
“A beautifully conceived cabaret-style performance”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (The Wee Review)
CAST
Sue Kelvin: Sue Kelvin
Billie Kerr: Billie Kerr
Garden Theatre, Vauxhall:
Bette Midler / Sue’s Story: Sue Kelvin
Supporting Performer: Jessie May
CREATIVES
Writer and direvtor: Chris Burgess
Musical Arrangements: Sarah Travis
Musical Tracks: Andy Collyer
Producer: LAMBCO Productions
Garden Theatre, Vauxhall:
Writer: Chris Burgess
Director: Erika Gundesen
Musical Arrangements: Sarah Travis
Original Director: Paul Foster
Original Choreography: Matthew Cole
Producer: LAMBCO Productions