In this frank appraisal
of Miller’s sometimes turbulent career Dave
Sealey gradually reveals the strangely quiet,
unassuming man behind the make-up and gaudy apparel.
With generous helpings from his outrageous ‘front-cloth’
repertoire Dave joyously contrasts Max’s
dazzling bravado on stage with the work of some
of his most celebrated contemporaries including
“Our Gracie” Fields, “Gormless”
George Formby, “Big Hearted” Arthur
Askey and other giants from the great days of
variety. All big names, but none of them bigger
than the one who boasted, ‘Miller’s
the name, lady’, the ‘Cheeky Chappie,
the highest paid of them all.
Max would scold his audience,
saying, ‘…you’re the sort of
people who get me a bad name! LISTEN…listen,
listen….
Jack and Jill went up
the hill
Just like two cock linnets
Jill came down with half a crown
She wasn’t up there two min…..,
ERE!
A lifelong music hall performer
himself, Dave's enthralling one man show portrays
how this street urchin from Brighton became Britain’s
highest paid comedy star - as well as a little
of the quiet unassuming man Max was beneath the
make up and the gaudy suits.
With songs and laughs a-plenty,
this show is as saucy as a seaside postcard from
Brighton pier itself
It was a pity there wasn’t
a full house for the Max Miller story in the Hall
on Friday night - it was beautifully acted by
David Sealey, and thoroughly enjoyed by those
who came. Rye
and Battle Observer
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