one4review | On 23, Aug 2023

Jenny Ryan – better known as the dream-crushing brainbox The Vixen on the ITV quiz The Chase – breaks away from teatime telly and invites you to an evening of song, storytelling and even some showbiz secrets.

From the outset Jenny builds great rapport with the audience, making you feel that you are very much part of the show. Songs that have a personal meaning are performed alongside wonderful stories about her family, her journey that took her to being a regular quizmaster on the television programme The Chase and the public’s discovery of her singing talent when she came second in Celebrity X Factor. She performs a great selection of well known songs throughout the performance and at times encourages the audience to join in. There’s a reason why she did so well in X Factor as her voice is incredible.

At the end of the performance Jenny takes questions from the audience with a prize for the best question. Because she’s naturally chatty and funny, I think the audience would have kept asking her questions all night.

I shouldn’t forget to mention Owen who accompanies Jenny on the piano and also adds his own bit of cheeky banter throughout the show.

I would highly recommend you go and see this lovely Bolton lass as there’s alot more to her than having fantastic general knowledge

*****
Reviewed by Lynn

Gilded Balloon Teviot (Wine Bar)

19th- 28th (1hr)