West End run and UK tour of THE LAST LAUGH announced
Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a West End run has been announced for THE LAST LAUGH, a new play which will run at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End from 25 February-22 March 2025, ahead of season in New York and a UK tour.
Prior to the London run the show will play the Theatre Royal, Brighton from 11 – 15 February 2025.
THE LAST LAUGH stars Bob Golding (Morecambe, West End) as Eric Morecambe, Damian Williams (Being Tommy Cooper, UK tour) as Tommy Cooper and Simon Cartwright (Howerd’s End, UK tour) as Bob Monkhouse who all reprise their roles following the Edinburgh run.
THE LAST LAUGH is a new play which re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Filled with great gags and touching stories, THE LAST LAUGH is nostalgic, poignant and guaranteed to be an unforgettable night out.
After its London run, the show will visit York, Richmond, Newcastle, Sheffield, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff and Southend.
Producer Jamie Wilson said: “The young team here at JWP were bowled over by the relevance of their timeless comedy and after seeing it myself in Edinburgh, I just knew it had to have a further life so many more people could experience it. What is so brilliant about this play is the audiences who love and remember Eric, Tommy and Bob will be able to relive their comedy greatness and those that don’t, will be introduced to the genius of these national treasures. I'm so pleased these icons will be back on the London stage for audiences to enjoy.”
THE LAST LAUGH is written and directed by Paul Hendy, with set design by Lee Newby, music and soundscape design by Ethan Lewis Maltby, sound by Callum Wills, costumes by Amy Chamberlain, and casting by Kate Roddy.