At Funny Women HQ we like to make sure you are all paying attention. If you have been reading Miranda Dawe's brilliant Vintage Funny Women series you will know all about the male impersonator Vesta Tilley. Now the Unicorn Theatre have a show all about the star. 'Britain's Best Recruiting Sergeant' is a feisty, song-filled and touching look at the real-life story of Vesta Tilley – perfect for families with children aged 8+.
The Unicorn commemorates the centenary of World War One and the 150th anniversary of Vesta Tilley’s birth (1864-1952) with this musical production, specially created for family audiences.
In the show we follow Little Tilley as she takes her first steps onto the iconic music hall stage with her father, hones her own act and then goes it alone in order to become Vesta Tilley – Britain's Best Recruiting Sergeant; a shining star of the music hall whose much-loved act as a male impersonator makes her world-famous.
War breaks out and Vesta supports the cause by using her popular act to recruit soldiers to fight for king and country, but has she used her stardom for good? And is winning the most important thing?
We have teamed up with the Unicorn Theatre to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show! To enter the competition for these tickets tell us the answer to this question…
What year was Vesta Tilley born?
A) 1860 B) 1914 c) 1864
To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, simply email jane.dodson@unicorntheatre.com your answer with FUNNY in the subject line by Sunday 8 February 2015 . Winners will be notified by email on Monday 9 February. The prize is valid for all performances from 13th Feb – 15th March (excluding 17 February at 7pm).
'Britain's Best Recruiting Sergeant' runs from Friday 13 February – Sunday 15 Mar, tickets are just £10 for under 21s with family discounts available. Preview performance tickets are all £10 (13 – 17 February). To book click here!
