Performance

VenueSouthend Palace Theatre
Other spaces: Dixon Studio
TownWestcliff-on-Sea
CountyEssex
From15th January 1998
To31st January 1998
What is currently on at Southend Palace Theatre (V43)

Dead Funny

Dead FunnyT0147317288
Set in Islington in 1992, Eleanor tries to persuade her husband Richard that they should have a baby. More focused on the recent deaths of two of England's best-loved comics, Benny Hill and Frankie Howard, than the sexual therapy sessions his wife has signed them up for, Richard and his neighbours celebrate the careers of their comedic heroes, particularly as Richard is one of the founding members of the local Dead Funny Society. Jokes about love and marriage are thrown back and forth with the usual Terry Johnson flare. But these jokes are masking the problems of the central relationship of the piece. Best West End Play Award, Time Out Award. Winner. Nominated for Best Comedy in Laurence Olivier Awards. Contains scenes of nudity and strong language
Author Terry Johnson


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Company

Director Christopher Dunham
Design Craig James Hewitt
Lighting Steven Seymour
Performer Sarah Mortimer
Performer James Telfer
Performer Keith Drinkel
Performer David Streames
Performer Lindsay Grimshaw
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