Dan Leno - A Royal Jester!

Details

The play charts the life of Dan Leno who developed his skills as an artist in the Northern and Lancashire Music Halls and became a champion clog dancer, acrobat and comedian. He then went on to become a huge celebrity in the London theatres and established his name as the pre-eminent pantomime star at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, where he created some iconic dame roles, and became a favourite of King Edward VII and the Royal family.

Cast/Performers

Andy Cooke (Doctor Savage / Henry Beerbohm Tree), Steve Royle (Dan Leno), Jordan Kennedy (Henry Wild Galvin - Dan's brother), Laura Nicol (Lydia Leno - Dan's wife), Louise Steggals (Nurse Kelly)

Creatives/Company

Author: David Slattery-Christy
Choreographer: Debra Smyth
Musical Director: Darren McNeil
Costume: Gillian Wood
Sound: David Brown
Design(s): Graham Greenwood, Christyplays
Lighting(s): Dan Creasey, Congo Design