Clever, convoluted , witty, and challenging Grayson Perry proved to be a talented stand up comedian ,albeit one dressed as a clown crossed with Violet Elizabeth Bott.
He also enjoyed singing several home grown songs and the object of his attention was how we see ourselves , our identity, a subject I’m sure his wife helped him with, her being a psychologist of some note.
Perry is a trouper and an unapologetic storyteller
Who loved to call himself what he is, a national Treasure
An interesting evening all told, even though Colin and I had to hurry a rather impressive meal at the Blackburn’s Arms beforehand.
I got home around 11.30 pm and contemplated popping in to affable despot Jason’s daughter Eve’s 18th down in Dyserth.
It was too late of course to go, I’m on a long day in the morning , and I had called around yesterday to give Eve her gift and card, getting a lovely hug in return.
Sounds like a fun evening!
ReplyDeleteIt was so interesting and amusing
DeleteYou do find a wonderful variety of shows to see and am glad you and Colin enjoyed this show!
ReplyDeleteWish wishing you well on the lond day tomorrow.
Hugs!
Just come home, bloody knackered , just having my feet licked
DeleteWish you were there on my eighteenth. Truly. also please resist saying “ cheap shoes”. Could have been me.
ReplyDeleteAnd me John from Going Gently here.....
DeleteI still think of him as a potter; a very good one too.
ReplyDeleteMe and my ex hubby saw his exhibition in margate
DeleteWonderful John Going Gently
He looks entertaining.
ReplyDeleteHe was ( john from going gently ) i xannot comment on my ipad at moment hence the anon comment
DeleteI loved Grayson's Art Club which he held during lockdown. His enjoyment of "ordinary" people's art was palpable and his engagement with the artists, especially those with disabilities, was so natural. I can see how an evening with him would be great fun. xx
ReplyDeleteI got the impression he was and is a man of fun john going gently
DeleteDefinitely a national treasure. The Art Club was a marvellous thing, happy hooker's comment is spot on
ReplyDeleteI agree john going gently
DeleteI love Grayson and Phillipa too. Art Club was a special programme during lockdown.
ReplyDeleteI've seen some of his artwork (online). He's a person of many talents.
ReplyDeleteThe man can do no wrong. I love his art and his frocks.
ReplyDeleteI'm also a fan.
ReplyDeleteI love his dirty laugh!!!
ReplyDeleteWe eat at the Blackburne Arms whenever we're going to the Everyman!
ReplyDeleteWe use the 'just park' car parking facility on the corner of Falkner Street and Hope Street.
I love G.P. but my husband can't take to him at all. X
I can feel you smiling through the words.
ReplyDelete'Popping in to a party at 11.30 p.m', l mean 'come on', !! those were the days eh?. Tess x
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you Tess; perfect time to hit the party. Those indeed were the days.
DeleteJo in Auckland
I'd often go discoing at 12 - 2 am - Then party elsewhere after x
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ReplyDeleteConvoluted? I definitely wouldn't describe him as that.
ReplyDeleteHow would you then?
DeleteOh ! thank you John for introducing me to another British artist. There was already in the past, as I recall from your blog, The Singh Twins . Yours sincerely, Catherine .
ReplyDeleteVery welcome john going gently xx
DeleteRandom comment — you feel like my next door neighbor. Wish it were true
ReplyDeleteHe build a house at Wrabness in Essex. It is a holiday let £500 and up a night. My mother would have described it as “interesting”.
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Thanks for the link, Traveller. I think I'd like to stay there! Quirky. xx
DeleteI saw GP yesterday in Norwich. A very talented and thought provoking evening. As a psychologist I was as interested in what he didn’t say as what he did say!
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