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MORECAMBE
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Theatr Mwldan, in association with Feather Productions, is delighted to present Morecambe, the Olivier Award winning show coming to Wales direct from the West End in early June. This is an affectionate and entertaining theatrical tribute to ‘the tall one with the glasses’ who stood alongside Ernie Wise in a comic partnership that would last an astonishing forty-three years.
In ‘the performance of a lifetime’ (The Guardian), actor Bob Golding hurtles through the triumphs and tribulations in the life of 1971’s Pipe Smoker Of The Year – from his humble beginnings days as a lad from Lancashire singing for pies and peas, through the giddy heyday of variety and summer season, to his rightful status as a national treasure in the hearts of almost thirty million TV viewers. The play also examines Eric’s relationship with his ambitious mother, his struggles with ill-health and how his partnership with Ernie survived a long arduous road to fame and fortune.
This exciting and original work, written by Tim Whitnall and directed by solo-maestro Guy Masterson, had it’s debut at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe enjoying full houses, standing ovations and dazzling reviews, culminating in a prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award for ‘innovation and outstanding new writing’. It’s also picked up glowing tributes from many celebrities – several of whom had known or formerly worked with Eric himself.
June 1 Tues Galeri, Caernarfon 01286 685 222 www.galericaernarfon.com
June 2 Weds Torch Theatre, Milford Haven 01646 695 267 www.torchtheatre.co.uk
June 3 Thurs Riverfront, Newport 01633 656 757 www.newport.gov.uk
June 4 Fri Aberystwyth Arts Centre 01970 623 232 www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre
June 5 Sat Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon 01874 611 622 www.brycheiniog.co.uk
June 6 Sun Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan 01239 621 200 www.mwldan.co.uk
Morecambe tours Wales in June 2010 as part of the Arts Outside Cardiff scheme, part-funded by The Arts Council of Wales.
Press and publication Quotes:
‘Golding's is a tour-de-force tribute to Eric Morecambe.’ * * * * * The Daily Telegraph
‘Wonderful, Exceptional, Incredibly emotional!’ * * * * * The Times
‘A triumph! Stellar! Remarkable! Magnificent!’ * * * * * The Scotsman
‘Filled with Sunshine, laughs & love for everybody!’ * * * * * The Daily Telegraph
‘Heartfelt, charismatic…All the right notes!’ The Guardian
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