The Rik Mayall Tribute was an evening full of surprises!
From the start there was a great atmosphere: Prosecco was served as the audience entered, and there was an air of anticipation as everyone chatted before taking their seats.
They were not to be disappointed - surprise guests, the actor Nigel Planer and film director Peter Richardson, came on to do a short comic turn before introducing a film of clips showing classic Rik Mayall comedy, which had been compiled by Peter Richardson. It was wonderful to see all Rik's characters jump out from the screen.
Later, Nigel Planer performed a great sketch about the art of acting, and Rik's daughter, Bonnie, talked about Rik as a father. The guitarist, Jeff Beck played Danny Boy, as Rik was proud of his Irish roots. All in all, it was a moving, but also a fun evening. Rik would probably have approved of that.
This is what members of the audience had to say:
A bitter-sweet evening... It brought back so many memories for me...
It was a fabulous tribute to a truly unique character...
It was great that Rik's family were in the audience
I loved Rik Mayall - I think I always fancied him!
