THE LAST LAUGH
Three comedy giants. One dressing room. Endless laughter.
Get ready for a real ray of sunshine this August Bank Holiday with THE LAST LAUGH, a hilarious new comedy drama at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 26 August to Saturday 30 August that brings together comedy greats Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse as they share a dressing room before they perform one final time.
Three comedians walk onto a stage. One sports imitation tortoise-shell Metzler glasses. One carries his joke book, a tome once described as ‘the Holy Grail of gag writing’. The third wears a red fez… and just like that, one of them is sure to have The Last Laugh. If that sounds like the start of a gag, then the chances are you’re familiar with these three giants of British comedy, Eric Morecambe, Bob Monkhouse and Tommy Cooper.
The riotous new comedy drama The Last Laugh by award-winning writer and producer Paul Hendy (Lena, Morecambe) reimagines the lives of three funnymen who, at the top of their game, were untouchable. From one dressing room, the legendary trio share a thousand laughs in a poignant celebration of vaudeville, variety and their unique ability to find the funny in absolutely everything. The Last Laugh finds the three iconic comedians back in Blackpool, a place each developed a special relationship with as they journeyed from the early days of their careers to being at the vanguard of a golden era of British comedy, each embodying a different facet of humour that continues to influence performers today.
Charged with bringing these three comedy colossuses to life at The Grand this August are the acclaimed trio of Bob Golding (as Eric Morecambe), Simon Cartwright (as Bob Monkhouse) and Damian Williams (as Tommy Cooper), in what they promise will be ‘the ultimate comedy night out with whip-smart writing, fabulous physical comedy and a warm heart.’
Book your tickets now for a night to remember with great gags, sentimental stories and a touch of nostalgia from three stage and screen legends who brought so much happiness to millions.
Venue details
- Address:
- Grand Theatre
- 33 Church Street
- Blackpool
- FY1 1HT