Trisha has been vetted and enjoyed by: Hampshire/Wiltshire/Dorset Women's Institutes; Ambassadors Club, Probus; Townswomens Guild, Brendoncare, NAFAS and more!
This is a selection of some of the pieces available - but remember that Trisha also takes briefs and adapts for special occassions - not to mention full-blown commissions - just ask!
KEEP YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL / THE WAY WE WERE
"What a wonderful beginning to our week - you certainly made our day today ... I am sure there will be many requests for you to visit us again.." ODSTOCK WI - November 2007
Fordingbridge Library March 2009.
Her anecdotes and sketches proved popular and library officer Neil Parsons said the event was an entertaining one.
Everyone enjoyed the show. It was very amusing but also very informative.
Salisbury Journal 21/3/09
Whilst researching her one-woman shows, Trisha Lewis has collected a wealth of magazines, books, sounds and images from, and on, the 1950s. From this collection she has produced a highly amusing, yet very thought- provoking, look at the life style and relationship advice given out to men and women. Women's lib had made little impact and the common habitat for women was the kitchen sink and for men - the office or factory floor.Keeping pretty for the man of your dreams was crucial (as was l keeping the kitchen sink shiny and the nursing corners perfect). Keeping control was a sign of manliness! After all, according to one true quote from an advice manual - '...a woman is often like a strip of film - obliterated, insignificant - until a man puts the light behind her."
An excellent piece to incorporate into a corporate event, WI meeting, Library event, private function (anniversaries, retirement etc.) or any community event. Trisha has performed in such a vast array of different venues that nothing is likely to faze her!!
The piece runs between 30 - 60 minutes depending on requirments and lends itself to questions, answers, debates, personal experience sharing etc.
THE ART OF BEING PERFECT
A new piece of satirical entertainment - also very suited to WI groups etc. This piece uses the etiquette and beauty tips from the 20's to the 80's to provide an amusing series of tips on 'being perfect'! Great as a follow up to Keep Young and Beautiful.
HELP ME CONSTANCE!
A brand new piece available from Autumn 2010.
In character as a 1950's housewife Trisha attempts to prepare for a special meal for her husband's boss! She needs ideas for menu, table settings and general flower arrangements - and she is panicking! When a portrait of Constance Spry is revealed she then finds inspiration through Constance's many writings - a journey through the life and works of the wonderful Constance Spry - remember 'coronation chicken'/!! This piece has been prepared with particular reference to NAFAS but because of its content and humour would be suitable for a wide range of clubs and societies and events.
HYENAS IN PETTICOATS
This 45 minute piece has been commissioned by Hampshire County Council - Libraries. The lives of feminist writers Mary Wollstonecraft ( mother of Mary Shelley) and Virginia Woolf are explored along with their writings - great for sparking of debates on the way things have progressed or not since those days?! Wonderful use of costume and whilst covering weighty issues still incorporates the day to day and warm humour.
