The Last Laugh

BY PAUL HENDY

NOEL COWARD THEATRE & UK TOUR

Cast

Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Damian Williams as Cooper

Director

Set Designer

Costume Designer

Lighting Designer

Sound Designer

Technical Supervisor

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Managers

Production Manager

Produced by

Photographed by

Paul Hendy

Lee Newby

Amy Chamberlain

Johanna Town

Callum Wills

Stuart Relph

Kai Peacock

Alix Henry

Freddie Hendy

Dan Kay

Evolution productions

Jamie Wilson Productions

Pamela Raith

Amid the multitude of zingers (which I won’t spoil) there are serious reflections on the darker aspects of a life in entertainment. The dinginess of Lee Newby’s dressing room set highlights the fact that much of their time has been spent in similar rooms; Cooper relays the experience of crying in distress and a crowd of people laughing regardless.

WHAT'S ON STAGE

★★★★

Lee Newby’s atmospheric set is a shabby, cramped room with damp walls and ancient posters boasting long-past Laurel and Hardy and Harry Secombe shows. A wall of framed photos features late, great comedy legends such as Tony Hancock and Sid James, many of whom are referred to in the show.

LONDON THEATRE

★★★★

In Lee Newby’s authentically drab dressing room set, is a photographic rogues gallery of comedy greats and music hall era comedians adorning the tatty back wall, which serves as a constant backdrop to proceedings.

LONDON BOX OFFICE

★★★★