An entertainer in Rio impersonates a wealthy aristocrat. When the aristocrat’s wife asks him to carry the impersonation further, complications ensue.
This will be part of an afternoon of celebrations centred on the Brazilian film star, Carmen Miranda.
Live music with ‘Baiana,’: Liverpool based Brazilian band. Music will start from 12.30 – put on your dancing shoes, tap your feet or wave your arms to the sound of Latin American rhythms fronted by the fabulous Laura Doyle, Liverpool’s own Carmen Miranda
‘Aunt Sallies’ of Carmen Miranda and Charlie Chaplin: Pose for your photograph with the fabulous and famous
Special screening of comedy Musical ‘That Night in Rio’ (PG): Starring Carmen Miranda, Alice Faye and Don Ameche. This is Carmen Miranda’s first English speaking part
Live exhibition of masks and headdresses inspired by Carmen Miranda, created at the Festival Workshops
Hand held opera style masks of Carmen Miranda and Charlie Chaplin will be presented to those attending on the day
