Rainham Theatrical

The Rainham Theatrical Society is based at the Oasthouse Theatre, Rainham, Kent. For more info visit our website:

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

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[Dean Caston @Deancaston]

Great to chat with @ThatKurtWilson this morning on @gatewayfm to promote The Story & Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein. The show is coming to @QueensTheatreH on 21 June . Book now at https://t.co/Zk0nP39gRP
#rodgersandhammerdten #musicals #soundofmusic

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

Today is Music Hall & Variety Day, organised by the British Music Hall Society and created to honour the memory of the late Roy Hudd OBE.

Using the hashtag #MusicHallVarietyDay you can share your favourite Music Hall and Variety moments across social media.

Happy sharing!

[Pat Marsh @patmarsh]

Sadly the pandemic caused the Oasthouse Theatre in Rainham, to cancel their pantomime last year. 

The good news is that they’re back and Treasure Island opens this Friday!

@Deancaston joins us after 3.45pm today @BBCRadioKent to chat about the new @RaTSLtd production.

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

As a finale for #MusicHallAndVarietyDay we have the traditional closing song for any Music Hall performance - “Down at the Old Bull & Bush”! Thank you for joining in today - don’t forget to sing along! #MHVD2021

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

The penultimate performance for #MusicHallAndVarietyDay is the Sand Dance, made famous by Wilson, Keppel & Betty. The Sand Dance has been re-created by Jo, Kerry & Kevin with a little twist!
Please head to our Facebook and Instagram for the full video!

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

Now we have Steve performing a Stanley Holloway monologue “Braun Boots”
The full video of Steve’s performance for #MusicHallAndVarietyDay can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages. #MHVD2021

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

Cyril Fletcher is the next artist we pay tribute to for #MusicHallAndVarietyDay
Here is Ryan performing “Herbert Hay”
#MHVD2021

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

Now we hear an acapella rendition of “The Sunshine of Your Smile” by Faye Wyatt.
To hear the full song, please go to our Facebook or Instagram page! #MHVD2021 #MusicHallAndVarietyDay

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

We’re continuing #MusicHallAndVarietyDay with a tribute to Joyce Grenfell by Kathy West.
Here is a snippet of her monologue, check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for the full video! #MHVD2021

[BritishMusicHallSoc @musichallsoc]

So Marie Lloyd walked away with it with a whopping 43.8% of the vote...well done Marie! #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2021

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

The next performance for #MusicHallAndVarietyDay is from Richie, who tells us all about The Day War Broke Out #MHVD2021
You can enjoy the full video on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

Next up we have a tribute to Cissie and Ada performed by Dean & Darren.
You can see their full video on our Facebook and Instagram pages!
#MHVD2021 #MusicHallAndVarietyDay

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

The next instalment for #MusicHallAndVarieryDay is an adaptation of “The Postman” by Billy Bennett, performed by Michael J Gentry.
You can view the full video on our Facebook & Instagram pages! #MHVD2021

[BritishMusicHallSoc @musichallsoc]

To get the day off to a musical start, here is the marvellous @tomcarradine with a special #MusicHallVarietyDay welcome - Let's All Go To The Music Hall #MHVD2021
https://t.co/hkXg7TxTJv

[BritishMusicHallSoc @musichallsoc]

A familiar face to bang the gavel and get the day off to a #MusicHall start...#MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2021 #TommySteele

[BritishMusicHallSoc @musichallsoc]

Our President Paul O’Grady says of #MusicHallVarietyDay: “On the day before many theatres re-open, it seems appropriate to remember an aspect of our glorious performing history and tradition which has influenced so much entertainment today.” #MHVD2021 #BackonStage

[BritishMusicHallSoc @musichallsoc]

Today is the birthdate of our much-loved former President, Roy Hudd, who died in March 2020. #MusicHallVarietyDay was conceived to pay tribute to Roy and his love of #MusicHall & Variety for which he was such an enthusiast & afficionado
#MHVD2021

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

We’re kicking off #MusicHallAndVarietyDay 2021 with an introduction from RaTS Member & Vice Chairman of @musichallsoc @Deancaston and an original poem by @JangoJill - head on over to our Facebook page to see the full video! #MHVD2021

[Rainham Theatrical @RaTSLtd]

On Sun 16th May, we will be participating in #MusicHallandVarietyDay
Throughout the day there will be a series of videos with performances by some of our members, paying homage to Variety stars and stars of the Music Hall. Tune in, like and share our posts using #MHVD2021