Fantasy Dinner Party

Prior to moving to the wonderful Claydon rehearsal studios, we used to use Unit One studios in Colchester. At that time doner kebabs (from Rose Kebab at the top of Hythe Hill) and earl grey at Fred’s house were part of the regular pre-rehearsal routine for both The Rubb and previously for CatDesigners. This was seen as a right of passage, and I recall discussing with Fred in the early days of the Rubb whether Ed was ready to be invited round for kebabs. At a later stage the three of us had the same discussion about Sara-Jane.

During pre-rehearsal kebabs, Fred and I have occasionally discussed what six people, alive or dead, we would invite to a fantasy dinner party. Our lists would change, but there were three guests that we both agreed on:

1 Frank Zappa;
2 Bill Hicks;
3 Stephen Fry.

I hope the dates don’t clash!

My other three tend to vary, but I think that at any particular time I would be reasonably happy with the following:

4 David Lee Roth;
5 Flea;
6 Lisa Tarbuck.

The main drawback to this list is that it is a bit male orientated, so I would like Kylie Minogue and Geri Halliwell to do the waitressing.

I haven't thought much about the menu, but imagine that they would all go for Tex-Mex.

I also enjoy watching Julia Bradbury on Wainwright’s Walks, but would probably arrange a separate lunch date to discuss that with her.