Misty Moon Presents George Layton Tells Fibs & Stories
George Layton is probably best known as a theatre, film and TV actor: The Doctor in the House/ Doctor In Charge/ DoctorAt Large series (1969-91); It Ain’t Half Hot, Mum (1974-75); Minder (1979-82); The Sweeney (1975); EastEnders (2011-12); Fagin in Oliver!; Mr Cellophane in Chicago. In the early 1970s he started the long-running Sunday night BBC TV “That’s Life” with Esther Rantzen.
He has also had a successful writing career, having created two award-winning television series Don’t Wait Up (six series, 1984-90) starring Nigel Havers and the recently late Tony Britton, and Executive Stress (three series, 1986-88) starring Penelope Keith.
George also wrote many of the various “Doctor” series, as well as My Brother’s Keeper (1975-76), Robin’s Nest (1979-81), and early shows for On The Buses (1972-73).
However, Misty Moon supporters may not be aware of his best-selling books, The Fib, The Swap and The Trick, three celebrated collections of linked short stories focusing on post-war Britain, each story narrated by a nameless self-confessed coward from a single parent family.
Tonight, George will talk about balancing what was an already successful acting career with what became a full time writing career, and will read some of his stories evoking memories of the 1950s.
After the show there will be a meet and greet with the audience and chance to purchase George’s books.
Details
Fri 18th October
Doors open at 18.30, for a 19.30 start.
Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.
TICKETS & PRICING
Tickets £20.
Venue: The Cinema Museum
London’s Cinema Museum is devoted to keeping alive the spirit of cinema from the days before the multiplex. Set in historic surroundings in Kennington, close to the Elephant & Castle, The Cinema Museum houses a unique collection of artefacts, memorabilia and equipment that preserves the history and grandeur of cinema from the 1890s to the present day.
The Cinema Museum will be showcasing a series of events and screenings under The Lambeth Fringe.
Please note this is an ‘umbrella venue’ -the shows have already been programmed as part of the Lambeth Fringe and this space is therefore not available for artists to apply to.
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