Her Benny

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Never mind, Nelly, I'll soon get yer warmed up. Look here, I's got haaf a bob, and a good warming into ​the bargain. Now for a roast tater, my gal, and you'll feel

This Christmas is set to be one of the busiest yet for the Sam, who is married to TV star Linda Lusardi. My pastoral work, during a three years' residence in Liverpool, called me frequently into some of the poorest neighbourhoods of that city, where I became acquainted ​with most of the originals of this story. It was not until I had seen the little Arabs of the streets in their homes—if such haunts of wretchedness be worthy the name—that I felt that interest in, and sympathy for them, which I have experienced ever since. Getting to know them in their homes, I was glad to stop and speak to them in the streets, and give them a word of sympathy and encouragement. They are not all bad, as many people seem to think. Many of them try hard to earn an honest living, though they find it a difficult matter, especially when at home they receive no encouragement, while in the streets temptation is being continually put in their way by those of whom "Perks" so justly complained. Both the show and the production have a wholesome vintage feel; it is a remnant from a time of simpler and less spectacular musicals; in its current form it can’t compete with the glamour and grit of the contemporary theatre scene, though potentially has a future in the catacombs of the amateur dramatics repertoire. With a full revamp and some new songs, the heart of this Liverpool Tale could be revived for another 25 years. “Everyone deserves the chance to dream.”Little Nelly Bates was a delicate-looking child, with a pale, thoughtful face, and big, round, dreamy-looking eyes. She had All right, Benny." And again the great round eyes sought the glowing grate, and the sweet smile played over her face once more. And the child moved a little farther into the shadow of the church, to escape the keen cold blast that swept up from the river.

To witness Lindzi Germain and John McGrellis working together on the Royal Court stage is a delight of the year, and with a large ensemble cast around them it is seen to be passionate, full of flair and the choreography absolutely a master-class of expression and drive. From the main adult cast through to the young actors, this was an exceptional performance which had style woven in a bounty of elegance which only served the finesse of the truth of the story of how rotten the Victorian era was with unabashed conviction. thinks it too much trouble to take off their gloves to get at the coppers. 1 wonder if they know what it is to be cold and He said: “It’s great to be on the artistic side of the panto and creating it as well as being in it.my pastoral work, during a three years' residence in Liverpool, called me frequently into some of the poorest neighbourhoods of that town, where I became acquainted with some of the originals of this story ... the grouping of the characters is purely fictitious, but not the characters themselves.... Some of them are alive today, others have gone to their rest.... [If my story] shall awaken any sympathy for the poor little waifs of our streets, I shall have my reward.

the street Arabs of our large towns and cities; on the contrary, there was an air of refinement about her that was difficult to account for. Poor little waif! Her own mother she could not remember. She had only known a stepmother—a cruel, drunken woman; and, alas! her father was no better. Almost as soon as she could walk she had been sent into the streets with her brother Benny, who was a ​year older, to get her living as best she could. Never knowing a parent's love, the affections of these two children had gone out to each other. Each to each was more than all the world beside. At the time our story opens Nelly was nine years of age, and Benny, as we said, a year older.Wish I could keep it for mysel'," he muttered; "but it's no go— the guv'nor will 'ave to 'ave it. But the coppers I'll keep 'ginst bad times. Here, Nell," he said, nudging his sister, "you keep these 'ere coppers; and then if the guv'nor axes me if I has any more, I can tell him no."

House agents and policemen are objects of special aversion. A friend of ours, some years ago, came into considerable property in this neighbourhood, and employed a young man who was new to the work to collect the rents for him. On entering the first house the agent was confronted by a big, villainous-looking man, who demanded in a surly tone what he wanted. “I am come for the rent,” said the agent. “Oh, you have, have you?” was the reply. “Yes.” The 'busses were crowded with people outside and in, wrapped in huge warm overcoats, and all down Lord Street she watched the hurrying crowds bending their steps homewards. And she tried to picture their cheerful homes, with great blazing fires, and happy children running to greet them, and wondered how none of them ever paused to notice her, shivering there in the shadow of the church. Dalton remarked, “The whole experience of sensing an audience living each moment of the show makes ‘Her Benny’ so special to me.” Anne Dalton told me the premise of the story, and after reading the script – I was definitely in. It was a no-brainer.” We’ve got a fantastic cast, which is always a good thing. You can really depend on the people around you. The talent in the kids is amazing. That’s the way it is in Liverpool.”

Her Benny

The gentleman looked after the little fellow with an amused smile, but volunteered no further remark. The much-loved family show, starring Bernie Nolan and Sam Kane, was once known as ‘Her Benny’, but has been revamped and renamed in time for Liverpool’s Capital of Culture year. But the reason for its staying power is the children, with three teams of youngsters sharing both the leading roles and ensemble teams. Team Nell delighted on Press Night, with Louie Gray and Evie Kaufman on the charm offensive as siblings Benny and Nell, and Sophia Wilkinson-Hill singing beautifully as Eva. Here's the tater man," said Benny; "now for't, my gal. Pennorth o' taters—hot, plaise, an' a good sprinkle o' salt," said Benny, with quite an air of importance. I was unfamiliar with the story of Her Benny (currently celebrating its 25th anniversary). But I had heard great things about the show, and about the author Ann Dalton. And so there was some excitement to see this production at Liverpool‘s Royal Court Theatre. Her Benny Synopsis Of Her Benny