The Last Laugh, a play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s greatest comedy heroes—Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse—will delight Brighton audiences this week. PLAYING THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON UNTIL SAT 15 FEB 2025
The spectacular new play from award-winning writer and director Paul Hendy runs at Theatre Royal Brighton until Saturday 15 February before moving to the Noël Coward Theatre for a West End run and subsequent New York season and UK tour.
The comedic trio, brought to life by actors Bob Golding (Eric Morecambe), Damian Williams (Tommy Cooper), and Simon Cartwright (Bob Monkhouse), were photographed outside Theatre Royal Brighton’s iconic and historic Stage Door ahead of opening night on Tuesday 11 February.
Credit: Danny Fitzpatrick
The trio were also pictured on stage in front of the stunning dressing room set, which serves as the backdrop for the play.
Credit: Danny Fitzpatrick
This spectacular new comedy comes to Brighton after a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, with all three actors reprising their roles. Produced by Jamie Wilson Productions and Emily Wood for Evolution Productions, the play promises to be nostalgic, poignant, and the ultimate comedy night out.
Producer Jamie Wilson said: “After seeing (The Last Laugh) 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 (…) for audiences to enjoy”.
The Last Laugh will play Theatre Royal Brighton until Saturday 15 Feb. Tickets are available for purchase at ATGtickets.com/Brighton.
