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Our presentation is simple. 18th century theatre songs --songs that would have been sung in the Pleasure Gardens of Ranelagh and Vauxhall, as well as Covent Garden; the hit songs of the day, with all the wit that went with them. Some songs are actually by some well known people like Dr Boyce, Dr Arne, and Dr Haydn, but there are also songs people guys you've never heard of who obviously knew how to capitalise on the love of theatre and entertainment.

Jokes and double entendres, veiled references to nymphs and swains, patriotic songs that drink the health of Britain and roast beef, and more, alongside sentimental love songs and sailor songs for tars. A bit of congenial audience flirtation works particularly well in a cabaret format, although a theatre set up might also work. We do throw in some 21st century props, but it's backed up by good solid music and a sense of humour.

The performers are females wearing period costume, fronted by singer Allegra [Abi Seabrook,] supported by Signora Storace [Micaela Schmitz], harpsichord. The ladies will do a bit of interacting and some funny rhymes and readings, from the period, and Abi will alternately take the roles of coquettish female, lusty sailor, and aged old codger. It's a riot!

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