“Have You Had It Long, Madam?”…… is a unique and entertaining show about British TV’s Antiques Roadshow presented by two of the best known faces from the long-running television favourite, Hilary Kay and Paul Atterbury. Share an irreverent but affectionate insiders’ view of their experiences and favourite stories from in front of the camera and behind the scenes including some priceless clips and bloopers plus relive some of their most exciting discoveries in a relaxed and intimate theatre atmosphere.

A few randomly selected audience members will get the chance to have a small personal item featured as part of the show.

Hilary Kay’s obsession with antiques began when she was a child. She joined Sotheby’s in London in 1977 and the following year, when 21, was appointed head of an expert department and became Sotheby’s youngest ever auctioneer.

As one of the most familiar faces on BBC TV’s long-running Antiques Roadshow (where she has worked the ‘Miscellaneous’ table since 1979), she has also featured on programs such as Brilliantly British, exploring the lives of Thomas Chippendale, Josiah Wedgwood and William Morris; 20th Century Roadshow, Going for a Song, Antiques Inspectors, Call My Bluff, and The Great Antiques Hunt. Hilary is also an independent consultant, broadcaster, lecturer and writer on the subjects of antiques and collectables.

Paul’s Atterbury’s parents were collectors and it is said that his enthusiasm for antiques started in the pram. These early interests led to a passion for ceramics and then for art and antiques generally, with a particular interest in design. During his life he has been a graphic designer, guide book and travel writer, magazine editor, lecturer, exhibition curator at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, and publisher. He has also found the time to write over thirty books, on ceramics, silver and jewellery, Art Deco design, travel, local history, canals and railways.

He is a man of many passions - , some of which have developed from objects seen on the Roadshow. He has also worked on other TV programmes including 20th Century Roadshow, The Great Antiques Hunt, The Antiques Inspectors, Period Rooms and Castle in the Country.

TOUR DATES

Thu 12th – Sun 15th November - Playhouse Theatre Perth

Bookings 9484 1133 or www.bocsticketing.com.au

Tue 1st – Sat 6th December - Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide

Bookings from BASS 131 246 or www.bass.net.au