Tributes to Patrick Garland at Chichester memorial service

FRIENDS gathered to celebrate the life of Chichester Festival Theatre great Patrick Garland today (September 16).
Simon Callow at the memorial service for Patrick Garland

Picture by Louise Adams C131282-3 Chi Patrick GarlandSimon Callow at the memorial service for Patrick Garland

Picture by Louise Adams C131282-3 Chi Patrick Garland
Simon Callow at the memorial service for Patrick Garland Picture by Louise Adams C131282-3 Chi Patrick Garland

The memorial service at Chichester Cathedral was a star-studded affair, headed by actor Simon Callow, and Patrick’s wife Alexandra Bastedo.

Other speakers included actresses Patricia Routledge and Dame Eileen Atkins and playwright Alan Bennett , all of whom where firm friends with Patrick.

For pictures and a full report of the service, see Thursday’s Observer (September 19).