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Witty Ditties: 400 Years of Comic Song
Following on from their acclaimed show 'A Brief History of Music', Green Matthews bring you a new show which explores our rich history of witty wordplay and melodic mirth.
Chris Green (piano, guitar, accordian) and Sophie Matthews (early woodwinds, flute, saxophone) bring four centuries of chromatic comedy to life. With pieces ranging from bawdy Restoration ballads to stinging Sixties satire, this is a historic musical journey like no other!
Featuring songs by Noel Coward, Tom Lehrer, Flanders and Swann and a host of other lesser-known songwriters, this fun and fast-moving revue will have you rolling in the aisles!
This is an exclusive chance to see this show live in 2026.
The show comprises of two 45 minute sets, with a 25 minute interval.
This performance is recommended for ages 8 and up. Doors to the performance space open 7pm, with refreshments available from Brooke Cafe before the performance and during the interval.
Chris Green (piano, guitar, accordian) and Sophie Matthews (early woodwinds, flute, saxophone) bring four centuries of chromatic comedy to life. With pieces ranging from bawdy Restoration ballads to stinging Sixties satire, this is a historic musical journey like no other!
Featuring songs by Noel Coward, Tom Lehrer, Flanders and Swann and a host of other lesser-known songwriters, this fun and fast-moving revue will have you rolling in the aisles!
This is an exclusive chance to see this show live in 2026.
The show comprises of two 45 minute sets, with a 25 minute interval.
This performance is recommended for ages 8 and up. Doors to the performance space open 7pm, with refreshments available from Brooke Cafe before the performance and during the interval.
Saturday 21 February
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Tudor Road
Manor Park
Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1SX
Saturday 21st February 2026. 7.30pm.
Doors open at 7pm.
Tickets £16 Adult, £12 Young Person.
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Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
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