A Night of Nostalgia: “The Vernons Girls” at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre
Prepare to be transported back in time at Liverpool’s esteemed Royal Court Theatre, where an enchanting musical spectacle awaits you. If you haven’t experienced the magic of this production, dear audience, it’s high time you did! Oh, what a delight awaits, for this vibrant offering is bound to captivate your senses and leave you yearning for more.
For those who, like me, first embraced the enchantment of pop music during the late fifties and early sixties, courtesy of the iconic TV program Six-Five Special, prepare to embark on an evening drenched in nostalgia. “The Vernons Girls” unfolds before your eyes, a vivacious tribute tracing the journey of this beloved girl band.
Initially a 60-member choir comprised of employees from the revered Vernons Football Pools company in Liverpool, they blossomed into a sensational vocal ensemble of sixteen young women who took the pop world by storm. Their magnetic presence graced countless television shows, including the legendary “Oh Boy!” where they shared the stage with luminaries of that era—Marty Wilde, Joe Brown, Billy Fury, and Long John Baldry, to name a few.
Under the expert guidance of director Bob Eaton and musical director Jessica Dives, the musical prowess displayed by the gifted cast of eleven talented performers is truly awe-inspiring. Seamlessly transitioning from saxophone to guitar, drums to bass, these skilled artists effortlessly demonstrate their multifaceted abilities.
With each note sung and every dance step executed, they breathe life into the narrative.
Not only do they present a repertoire of the Vernons Girls’ own melodious creations, but they also offer a bountiful selection of the era’s most iconic hits, having served as esteemed session singers for the prestigious Decca label.
Allow yourself to succumb to the irresistible allure of this latest gem presented by the Royal Court. From the moment the first note graces your ears, your feet will be tapping uncontrollably, swept away by a symphony of melodies.
Brace yourself, dear theatregoer, for an evening that will fill your head with the most infectious earworms of yesteryear. As the final curtain falls, you’ll depart, your heart brimming with joy and a newfound appreciation for the timeless classics that defined an era.
Make haste, for the clock is ticking! Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre beckons, promising an unforgettable journey through the annals of pop music history.
