Patricia Routledge – Facing The Music
It is still one of the best kept secrets in show business that Patricia Routledge trained not only as an actress but also as a singer and had considerable experience and success in musical theatre, both in this country and in the United States of America.
Her many awards include a Tony for her Broadway performance in the Styne-Harburg musical Darling of the Day and a Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in Leonard Bernstein’s Candide.
Her one woman show Come for the Ride toured the UK in 1988 and in 1992 she played Nettie Fowler in the highly acclaimed production of Carousel at the National Theatre.
In 1998 she was honoured with the Gold Badge of Merit by the Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.
In this fascinating encounter with the writer and broadcaster EDWARD SECKERSON she recalls this very special part of her career with access to some rare and treasured recordings.
LUNCH AT FOOD @ THE MERCURY
Why not treat yourself to some lunch at Food @ the Mercury before your matinee performance?
Our lunch menu is available from 90 minutes before the performance start time and includes cooked dishes and sandwiches. We also offer a children’s menu and snacks menu. So that you can keep your options open, we won’t take your menu choice in advance, but we do recommend you book a table.
You may also be interested in...

Showing: Tue 19 Jan 2021
Motivated by protecting the planet for her ten grand-children, Nancy Birtwhistle decided to change how she used plastic, single-use products and harmful...
More info and tickets
Showing: Wed 20 Jan 2021
In conversation with Jojo Moyes to celebrate the release of The City of Tears. To celebrate the global English language publication of The City of Tears, the...
More info and tickets
Showing: Thu 21 Jan 2021
Calling all creatives from the East of England! Meet East based Directors! – Hear what they are working on, ask questions and have the opportunity to talk...
More info and tickets