Live From Her Majesty's
Live from Her Majesty's was a Sunday night live variety show which was produced by London Weekend Television for the ITV network and ran from 1982 to 1988. It was broadcast live from Her Majesty's Theatre in London and was very much in the tradition of earlier variety spectacles such as Sunday Night at the London Palladium. The series was presented by Jimmy Tarbuck, produced by the then Head of Light Entertainment at LWT David Bell and directed by Alasdair Macmillan. In its day, the programme attracted a large audience and regularly featured in the TV top ten. A further series of six shows followed in 1986 from London's Piccadilly Theatre, airing simply as Live From the Piccadilly. 1987 witnessed yet another change of venue with a further three series airing as Live From the Palladium until the programme's eventual cancellation in 1988. During the 15 April 1984 show, comedian Tommy Cooper died after suffering a massive heart attack with the audience thinking that it was a joke.
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Plot Summary
This program features a variety of performances and sketches from the famous Her Majesty's Theatre. It showcases musical numbers, comedic routines, and interviews, capturing the essence of live entertainment presented on a grand theatrical stage. The show highlights diverse talents and productions that graced the venue during its active period.
Critical Reception
As a recorded stage production, critical reception is primarily tied to the original stage performances and the broadcast quality of the time. Reviews often focused on the caliber of the performers and the successful translation of stage energy to television.
What Reviewers Say
- Celebrated for its impressive roster of performers and engaging stage presence.
- Praised for successfully bringing the theatrical experience to a home audience.
- Noted for its eclectic mix of musical and comedic acts.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this particular broadcast from 1988 is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Her Majesty's Theatre in London, where this performance was staged, has a rich history and has hosted iconic productions such as 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
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