Liberace – in his own words

'A well-crafted narrative and some stunning piano playing' **** Hugh Simpson, All Edinburgh Theatre In this one-hander, Richard Lewis plays the flamboyant musician whose extravagant costumes, candelabra-topped piano and habit of playing classical music 'without the boring bits' helped him to fame in the 1940s.His huge following live and on television kept him in the public eye long after his contemporaries had faded from view, and made him an obvious influence on Elton John and Lady Gaga, as well as more surprising performers, including Bill Evans and Lang Lang.'Lewis replicates Liberace's charm and winning way with an audience, and most importantly is a remarkably good piano player, whether charging through the souped-up classics spliced with popular song, or racing along in double-speed boogie-woogie. '