Shows which celebrate the world of Operetta & Musical Comedy became known as
Top C's & Tiaras™.
Top C's & Tiaras™.
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Entertainment Pure & SimpleA showcase of productions from The Bright Thoughts Catalogue set-out by genre provides description, cast list, other relevant data and further research. Staging and choreography by Neil Anthony, director Bryan Izzard.
All productions devised and produced by Neil Anthony and Bryan Izzard. |
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Monologues
A mini-series of comic and dramatic monologues which pays tribute to the era of the Music Hall. |
One-man Shows
Theatre-based plays adapted for TV about a famous actor or performer with additional material for the TV audience. |
And all that jazz ... |
Jazz & Improv.
Some 'niche' music/arts programmes for specialist and minority audiences; rare programmes once thought to be lost. |
Comedy
Comedy shows with comedic talent largely from the 'alternative' style at that time made popular by The Comedy Store. |
TV Adaptations
Other theatrical plays which, one way or another are adapted for TV audiences, some on location, some with live audience. |
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BroadcastEx-head of now defunct Southern Television, Bryan Izzard, has teamed up with dancer and choreographer, Neil Anthony, to form Bright Thoughts, a production company which will concentrate on entertainment, the first fruit of their partnership is a pair of one man shows - 'Here's a Funny Thing' starring John Bardon, on the life and work of Max Miller, and 'Macready' starring Frank Barrie as the famous 19th century actor.
Whilst this Channel 4 production has brought the two together, both will continue to pursue their respective careers ... Broadcast, 12 April 1982
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Credits
Acknowledgements to the BFI Replay for making 7 titles publicly available as part of their Visual History - Heritage 22 project. Other short teaser clips of rare footage on many artists from shows listed in this Catalogue can be viewed in the appropriate page title and also on YouTube.
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The Bright Thoughts Collection:
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Agent in all Channel 4 TV programme contracts, Roger Hancock Ltd.
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Find out more on the Bright Thoughts Company productions listings, the casts and crews and on producer Neil Anthony on IMDb.
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