George, Don't Do That! Songs and Monologues 1939-1958

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a b c d e Graham, Virginia Grenfell (née Phipps), Joyce Irene (1910–1979), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press 2004. Retrieved 22 September 2021 (subscription or UK public library membership required) This unique compilation presents a selection of her most popular songs, sketches and monologues, including the original, 1942 recording of her signature song 'I'm Going To See You Today'.

Herbert, Ian, ed. (1972). Who's Who in the Theatre (fifteenthed.). London: Sir Isaac Pitman and Sons. ISBN 978-0-273-31528-5. After two provincial tours and a year in London she took the show to Broadway, where it had a sell-out eight-week run. [36] For this show there was a pit band of eight players directed by William Blezard. In later shows Grenfell simplified the format further, dispensing with dancers and band, and being accompanied only by Blezard at the piano. [36] Grenfell by Allan Warren, 1972 In 1927 she had met Reginald Pascoe Grenfell (1903–1993), a mining executive and later a lieutenant colonel in the King's Royal Rifle Corps. [n 1] They were married two years later at St Margaret's, Westminster, and remained together until her death nearly 50 years later. [2] They were a devoted couple: Reggie Grenfell looked after his wife's financial and business affairs, and his encouragement gave her strong support. [10] After she became a celebrity she unobtrusively made sure that he was never seen as a mere adjunct to her. [12] They were unable to have children of their own. [10] Early career [ edit ]

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The late JOYCE GRENFELL, OBE, was a much loved British comedienne, satirist, singer, actress, monologist, poet and writer. Mander, Raymond; Joe Mitchenson (2000) [1957]. Barry Day; Sheridan Morley (eds.). Theatrical Companion to Coward (seconded.). London: Oberon. ISBN 978-1-84002-054-0.Joyce Phipps grew up around money and privilege. She had a London childhood and considered herself a "townie". Joyce attended the Francis Holland School in Central London, and the Christian Science School, Clearview, in South Norwood, and then she was "finished" in Paris where she attended Mlle. Ozanne's finishing school at the age of 17. Tuppence Coloured – UK tour, followed by Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith and Globe Theatre, London (1947-8)