Double and Quits
Funny thing about Patricia Hodge that Allegra, her uncanny lookalike, had the opportunity to meet the actress in person at the Old Vic in a production of Noel and Gertie in 1986. Some tease to wander around the theatre bar in the interval clutching a large gin and tonic milking the reaction. But oh no! On arrival the dreaded notice in the foyer proclaimed that Patricia whom all had come to see was indisposed. Still had the gin and tonic though - the theatre goers were befuddled - some asked for their money back but most were satisfied with just a glimpse.
- Category: True Stories Told As Fiction
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Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
Love it! True?
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Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
Great title btw Steve!
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Steve McBrevity over 5 years ago
True - we did go to see her, she was substituted and I’m sure we had drink in the bar as one does!
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Steve McBrevity over 5 years ago
Allegra remembers telling her mother how disappointed we were at Patricia’s non appearance and she said something like “ don’t fret darling - surely someone took her place?”!
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Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
I’m absolutely sure you had a drink in the bar! Not sure if the points of exact detail of my drabble have withstood the test of time, but I know Sir Ian at least said hello.
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Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
That sounds like her mum!
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Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
“You said ‘ello? You c...”
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Steve McBrevity over 5 years ago
You’re right about Sir Ian - he bought the pub and became the rather illustrious landlord although not behind the pumps. Too busy filming.
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Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
Yes, we saw him sweep in, looking like a tramp one time we were visiting you.
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Steve McBrevity over 5 years ago
Thanks guys - Allegra’s still chuckling too! ..... and there’s a sequel in the offing.
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Neville Hunt over 5 years ago
Sequel? Bring it on!
