Glenarm Victorian Christmas
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
ST Patrick's Church, Glenarm was the setting for a Victorian Christmas. The housekeeper (Ann Tinsley), invited the audience to take a step back in time as the lights dimmed for the first scene which took place in the kitchen.
Each member of staff was introduced and they, in turn, gave brief descriptions of their various duties.
Staff introduced were Blaze the scullery maid, Callum the butler and Jamie the footman, Ann Dunlop the housemaid, Jean Pullins the Cook, Penny McBride the Music Teacher with Julie Inglis, the Lady's maid and Bessie McWhirter the Governess.
The Poetry was recited and extracts were read from Charles Dicken's 'A Christmas Carol.'
The scene then changed to upstairs. Lord and Lady Tickmacrevan and their guests, having finished their Christmas dinner, made their way to the drawing room where they and the staff entertained the audience with more prose, poetry and a selection of musical pieces.
The guest pianist was Christina McCambridge, a very gifted young lady, and soloists were Jamie Johnston and Thomasena Hall.
Larne Concert Choir was also performing with Richard Barns piano accompanist for the evening.
To end the proceedings the audience joined with the performers to sing the first verse of 'Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing.'
Everyone then enjoyed a cup of hot ginger cordial and shortbread before going home.
The proceeds from the evening go to the St Patrick's Church Tower Restoration Fund.
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