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Like mother, like daughter. For many women, it s a phrase that holds true in a number of ways, especially within the realm of beauty. Sure, inherited looks play their part. But while nature is a major part of the equation, nurture is just as much of a driving force. Throughout history, beauty rituals and traditions passed down from generation to generation have had a profound influence on the extraordinary mother-daughter connection. In honour of Mother s Day, 19 beauty experts get candid about the distinct impact their mother had on their lives, from the power of a perfectly drawn red lip to deeply ingrained self-love and confidence.
Preludes: streamed live from The Little, Southwark Playhouse
May 8, 2021 Last updated:
May 8, 2021
It’s easy enough to get immersed into a production like this. Even in its concert format, there’s something compelling about the way in which the story is told, combining spoken word and melodies, both pushing forward the dialogue, sometimes at breakneck pace, and sometimes mercifully slower. Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) is represented by Keith Ramsay, who gets to do all of the composer’s talking (and, this being a musical, singing) and Tom Noyes, who has the privilege of playing the piano. Keith Ramsay and Rebecca Caine, Preludes, credit Scott Rylander.
Industry insiders reveal the profound impact their mothers had on their lives, from the power of a perfectly drawn red lip to confidence as the most important tool of all.