Last Choir Standing?

Sunday 27 July 2008 saw the Pinkies heading for the sunny south coast. A bunch of us met up to catch the train from London Bridge to Brighton where we were met by the chairman of the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus. After a rehearsal and sound check, we were treated to a lovely high tea laid on by said choir which included a delicious home made quiche.

Sated and half asleep, we gathered to watch the first half of the show. I found the Brighton Gay Men's Chorus really entertaining with their style of parody and cabaret acts. The theme of the show was a journey round the world flying from Shoreham-on-sea. As we jetted through New York, passing by Paris and visiting Berlin, we listened to a selection of songs from these countries.

Soon it was our turn to hit the stage to begin the second half. The Pinkies carried on with the theme of the evening kicking off with a full Italian opera in Italian Salad, dropping by Paris with Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, continuing onto the South Pacific with Nothing Like A Dame (giving the boys a chance to wear their vests and hamming it up - none better than Philip), whizzing past Detroit with Forever Motown and finally landing in Transylvania with Love Song For A Vampire. As ever, Love Song drew a lot of praise (thank you Andy) and all too soon the show was over.

Being Sunday night meant that most of us rushed back home after our performance leaving the Brighton Chorus as the last choir standing. However a handful of us stayed behind to catch up on gossip and chat with the Brighton Chorus. I found them to be a very friendly and interesting bunch. I was just sorry that the timing of the event didn't allow us a chance to spend more time with them and get to know them. I do hope that it won't be too long before they are singing with us again.

Back at base, I for one am glad of a rest after the hectic long season. But I know that a concert such as the one we've just had with Brighton always puts me on a high and looking forward to the next concert. Roll on the next season.... Now where did I put my travel bag for Paris and Malta....