Overview
“May I say how wonderful it is for you to have me?”
Kenneth Williams was one of Britain’s most distinctive and beloved performers. To mark the centenary of his birth, join Mark Farrelly, Simon Cartwright, Madeline Smith and host Russell Davies for an unforgettable journey through his extraordinary life. This special afternoon performance features scenes and sketches from his most iconic work, alongside moving and revealing extracts from his private diaries which will be shared onstage for the very first time. By turns hilarious and deeply poignant, this celebration pays tribute to the wit and brilliance of a true national treasure.
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Simon Cartwright
Performer
Performer
Simon’s performance credits include: Bob Says Opportunity Knocks (BBC 1), The Man Called Monkhouse (Edinburgh Festival), Toast of London (Channel 4), The Last Laugh (film 2016), Howerd’s End (national tour) and he is currently playing Bob Monkhouse in The Last Laugh (West End, Off Broadway and national tour).
Russell Davies
Host
Host
Russell is a prolific broadcaster and journalist who edited the Kenneth Williams diaries and letters. His award-winning work on BBC Radios 2 and 4 includes the series 'Word Of Mouth', and numerous programmes on jazz, literature and the history of radio comedy. He has hosted Radio 4's 'Brain of Britain' since 2009.
Mark Farrelly
Performer
Performer
Mark's West End roles include Nick in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Trafalgar Studios). He is a prolific writer / performer of solo plays which constantly tour: Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope, The Silence of Snow: The Life of Patrick Hamilton and Jarman. He also wrote and appears in Howerd's End, alongside Simon Cartwright.
Madeline Smith
Performer
Performer
Madeline's extensive credits in film, TV and theatre include roles in three legendary film franchises: Hammer (Taste the Blood of Dracula), Carry On (Carry On Matron) and James Bond (Live and Let Die). She has worked with talents as diverse as Frankie Howerd and Alec Guinness, and is still a much in-demand performer
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“One of the most popular and fascinating British stars of the post-war era”
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