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THEATRE: Last of the Summer Wine
THIS summer's must see comedy, Last of the Summer Wine – The Moonbather opened at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne this week where it runs until August 8 prior to a national tour.
The world premiere of this BBC classic comedy features a brand new story written and adapted by the TV show's creator and writer Roy Clarke OBE.
The stunning stage set even features a 'real river' on-stage as audiences are whisked away to the Yorkshire Dales in this feel-good comedy by a large company of nine actors who convincingly recreate many of the classic characters so loved from the original TV show.
With Nora and her lycra free stockings, Compo complete with holey jumper, welly's and piece of string holding up his trousers, Norman Clegg and of course Foggy, this brand new, never-before-seen production is a treat for fans of the show and lovers of live theatre a-like.
In addition to the usual favourites there are new names and faces in this story which allowed the Casting Director to secure an appearance by one of the countries best-loved actresses Ruth Madoc.
Ruth shot to fame as the irrepressible love-struck Maplin's yellow coat Gladys Pugh in another classic BBC comedy Hi-de-Hi. Since then Ruth has toured the country in major musicals and more recently was reinvented as Daffyd's understanding mother in the smash hit comedy Little Britain.
Ruth will soon be on our screens again in the new BBC comedy Big Top alongside Amanda Holden, which was filmed earlier this year.
Appearing alongside Ruth is; Tony Adams, who many will remember for his long running role in cult soap Crossroads, and his role on the West End stage in the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Steven Pinder, who returns to the 125 year old Devonshire Park Theatre following his acclaimed role in last summer's Private Lives and Deadly Game.
Steven has performed at the Devonshire Park numerous times, although he is perhaps still synonymous as the yuppie we loved to hate, Max Farnham in Channel 4's Brookside.
Nightly performances Monday to Saturday from now until August 8.
Tickets are priced from 13.50 - 19.50 with evening performances at 7.45pm and Wednesday and Saturday matinees at 2.30pm.
To book call the box office on 01323 412000 or online www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
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