My Life As A Bluebell Girl
Jane Hoggar
- Region:
- East of England
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Professional charity speaker/performer
- Fee:
- Paid: £200
- Category:
- Entertainment
- Updated:
- 3rd February 2024
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At the age of twelve, Jane had to abandon her dreams of becoming a ballerina. Measuring six-feet tall with size- nine feet, she reluctantly gave her tutu away, instead, sewing herself a sequinned boob tube and turning her ambitions to Top of the Pops, Pans People and the exciting world of cabaret. Demonstrating a natural ability to stay calm in a crisis, Jane breezes through the most challenging of situations on a variety of exotic work engagements. Encouraging us to see the world through her rose-tinted spectacles, she navigates her way around compelling dramas and romantic liaisons that keep us on the edge of our seats. Treating us to a fascinating window on the world of show business, Jane describes her exciting travels around the globe during the 80's that eventually lead her to the remarkable Margaret Kelly, better known as Miss Bluebell of Le Lido de Paris. Expect singing, dancing, costumes, extraordinary anecdotes and a raucous trip down memory lane! Full PA supplied
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My Life As A Bluebell Girl Cabaret artiste, Can-Can dancer, singer, magicians assistant, Mum, dinner-lady, you name it, Jane has had a go! Throughout her life she has managed to carve a career in entertainment. Her proudest moment has to be performing at the world famous Lido de Paris on the Champs Élysées for Miss Bluebell. But, it’s not always been an easy ride – Jane’s buoyant sense of humour has always helped to see her through a few unexpected dramas... Join Jane to hear her extraordinary story, a real trip down memory lane, told through song, dance and hilarious descriptions of life on the road during the 70's and 80's
Surviving breast cancer in later life, Jane now donates a portion of her fee to LILAC NORFOLK funding patient support, bursaries for medical research students and much needed equipment at the breast unit at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, as well as spreading awareness of symptoms.
Kirton & Falkenham W.I: Thank you so much for a truly entertaining afternoon - hearing about your career as a dancer, show girl and Bluebell Girl was fascinating. All the W.I. ladies said how much they enjoyed your presentation; lots of information for us about the world of dance, with a large dose of humour! We were pleased to support the charity LILAC, a very worthy cause. I read your book whilst on holiday. A great read! Barbara
Fressingfield WI: Thank you, Jane, for your wonderful talk at the Group WI meeting hosted by Fressingfield WI last night. You had us laughing, crying, humming along, remembering our own childhoods as well as amazed at your achievements, travels and tenacity. Thank you. Hope we meet again soon!
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