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Morecambe
Tim Whitnall's play celebrates the genuis of one of Britain's best-loved comedians, the late Eric Morecambe.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Morecambe
Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, London
For an entire generation the Morecambe And Wise Christmas Show was the highlight of Christmas day, attracting some 28 million viewers in 1977. But in 1984 Britain's best loved comedian, one half of the hugely successful double act, died suddenly at the age of 58.
25 years later the life of Eric Morecambe is celebrated on the West End stage in this biographical play by Tim Whitnall, Morecambe, which comes to London following a sell-out run in Edinburgh.
The man himself is portrayed by Bob Golding, who offers a moving and funny portrait of the affectionate lad with the funny bones, who was a big hearted perfectionist and a born entertainer.
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cast: Bob Golding
director: Guy Masterson
producer: Michael Edwards and Carole Winter for MJE Productions present the Feather Productions and Guy Masterson TTI production
Ticket Prices:
£20-£37.50
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Comedy
- Show Times: Wed-Sat 19:30, mats Wed & Sat 14:30, Sun 16:00
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0844 579 1973
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Venue InformationHIDE
Duchess Theatre
Catherine Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2B 5LA
- Nearest tube: Covent Garden (250m)
- Nearest bus: 1, 4, 6, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77A, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341
- Nearest train: Charing Cross (625m)
- Parking: Single yellow lines in Russell Street. NCP in Drury Lane. Taxi rank at Covent Garden Piazza end of Russell Street.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0207 087 7960 Minicom: 0207 087 7835
- Discounts: available for all disabled people and their companions. Dependent on production, please contact for more details.
- Limited mobility: F1 and F22 in the Stalls have the most leg room. Staff will also try to find suitable seating on the night.
- Access description: One shallow step up from Catherine Street on a slight slope – lower to the right. facing main entrance. 10 steps up to the Dress Circle (3 steep steps between each row). 20 steps down to the Stalls. Staircases have handrails on both sides, and some steps are highlighted. Auditorium open 30 mins prior to performance.
- Hearing impaired: Sennheiser system with 6 headsets. Avoid the first 3 rows in the Stalls and the boxes as the signal is not very strong there.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed into the auditorium if you are seated in an aisle seat or a box. Staff will also dog-sit in manager’s office for a maximum of 2 guide dogs per performance.
- Wheelchairs: Steps to all parts of the auditorium. Wheelchair users who need to remain in their chairs can use AAT Major stair-climber which lowers chairs to the stalls level, where there are spaces at N1 and N29. Please note, the stair-climber is not stored in site so advance notification is essential. Alternatively, if you are able to transfer from your chair, theatre staff will be able to assist you to any aisle seat in the Dress Circle, which is up 12 steps. Your chair will be stored in a cloakroom by the Stalls. Staff are happy to help. F1 and F22 in the Stalls have the most leg room. Staff will also try to find suitable seating on the night.
- Toilets: Women’s and men’s by Stalls, plus men’s 8 steps up and women’s 17 steps up from the Dress Circle.
- Disabled toilets: One adapted toilet at Stalls. Door opens inwards.
- Bars: 2 licensed bars. Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium. No steps from the Box Office into the Foyer Bar, through a set of double doors. There is another bar 3 steps down from the Stalls. Moveable seats.