We are very excited to take our first trip out of the Uk with My Friend Lester. December 1st 2016 we will be performing the original 1- act 2-person show at Ösbyskolan, near Gustavsberg in Värmdö, Stockholm, Sweden. Hope to see you there.
My Friend Lester-Wightman Theatre-16th &17th Sept
My Friend Lester visits The Wightman Theatre-Shrewsbury for 2 nights on Sept 16th & 17th 2016
Kino Teatr, St Leonards
My Friend Lester will be playing May 29th at the Kino Teatr in St Leonards. A BIG welcome to world class musicians John Donaldson on piano and Simon Thorpe on double bass, we are so happy to have you on board! Do not miss this one!
Introducing the band
Maria McAteer interview
Listen to Paul Levy’s interview with Maria McAteer about the new rendition of My Friend Lester on World Fringe Review.
Brighton Fringe 2015
Brighton Beam Productions are very proud to announce that My Friend Lester will return to Brighton Fringe in 2015 at a new venue and with a live band. Check out the performance dates and get your tickets from the Performances tab above.
Big feature in the Sussex Jazz Mag
A cover, a big interview with Björn and a lovely mini review in the latest issue of the Sussex Jazz Mag. Get it here!
5 stars from LoveFringe!
Anousha Davies over at LoveFringe gave us 5 stars and some beautiful things in her review:
“The chemistry between these two talented performers I can only feel was akin to the chemistry that existed between Lester Young and Billie Holiday herself…. A must see…..dont miss it!”
Great review in Broadway Baby
Lois Zoppi of Broadway Baby said some beautiful things about us in her review:
“A very enjoyable piece of theatre with the added privilege of offering beautiful music by talented musicians, a sure-fire success in any Holiday fan’s eyes.”
Fringreview Recommended show
Nigel Nevinson from Fringereview.co.uk gave us a nice review over at their site and gave us the recommeded show badge.
“The singer and the saxophonist have a great musical rapport between them”