Yma Sumak Impersonator.

[rccatnap]

At a Royal Variety performance in the 1960s I believe, there was a comedienne soprano who did a lovely take off of Yma Sumak. As soon as she hit the stratospheric high notes, she was hoisted at high speed up into the flys, with her ball-gown fluttering. This hilarious image has stuck in my mind ever since. I seem to remember that her first name was, Joan, but I could be wrong. Does anyone remember her name please?

 

[hellywelly4]

I think she was Joan Turner. I remember her voice and that she was funny, but I could be wrong.

[rccatnap]

That's it, hellywelly4. I knew it was a straightforward name. She was a classically trained singer, with a wicked sense of humour. Thank you.

[ladybirder]

Here you go.

 

[hellywelly4]

I've been looking her up - she had a very sad life despite her fantastic talent. 

[rccatnap]

Thank you, ladybirder, I caught that too, immediately I had the correct surname. She had such an infectious laugh as well.

Yes, hellywell4, it's so often the way that some comedians have a darker, hidden side of their lives, which make it all that more poignant.