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	Mr. CHARLES PEMBERTON in
A DISAGREEABLE MAN? The Story of W S Gilbert Hosted by The Brussels Light Opera Company !! Limited seating: Café theatre style around cocktail tables !! Adults: 15€ / 16 years and under: 7.50€ 10 & 11 June 2005 at 20:00 De Kam Cultureel Centrum, 172 Beekstraat, Wezembeek-Oppem ________________________________________________ “This one-man show played with great versatility portrays Gilbert from mild and gentlemanly to sarcastic and highly scornful. Greeted with loud prolonged applause.” (The Stage) Actor Charles Pemberton invites you to join him at De Kam in a fascinating insight into the life of William Schwenck Gilbert – the renowned and hot-headed half of that famous musical partnership, Gilbert and Sullivan. This is the story of Gilbert’s childhood, his brief career as a civil servant, his less-than-successful years at the Bar and his subsequent rise to fame as the librettist of the Savoy operas. Told in Gilbert’s words to the accompaniment of Sullivan’s melodies, A Disagreeable Man? is a must for all Gilbert & Sullivan fans; don’t miss this affectionate peek into the life of W S Gilbert, which was enthusiastically received by the cognoscenti when Charles Pemberton presented it at the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival. Charles Pemberton was part of the Bristol Old Vic Company prior to working with many of the leading repertory companies. His diverse career has included working with stars such as John Wayne, John Gielgud and Ingrid Bergman. Television appearances include The Vicar of Dibley, Pat & Margaret, Coronation Street and the Bill. Some press reviews “Pemberton has all the attributes necessary to portray the great man: a commanding presence, a ripe, mellow voice, even more than a passing facial resemblance.” Croydon Advertiser “Even the most die-hard Savoyard must have learned something new in this extremely enjoyable entertainment.” Dorset Evening Echo “I was privileged to enjoy a quite remarkable meeting with a giant of the comedy theatre… supreme theatrecraft by a master who made every little gesture, every second of waiting silence count.” North Devon Journal “Charles Pemberton brings the man to life in front of our eyes in a tour-de-force performance… Pemberton holds the audience’s attention throughout in this brilliant one-man play.” Lancashire Evening Post For more information see http://www.wsgilbert.com

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