UK tour for Tommy Cooper tribute
- West End actor Daniel Taylor is to tour the UK in a Tommy Cooper show
- The new tribute production will run from May to August
- The Very Best of Tommy Cooper is backed by the late comic's daughter Vicky
A Tommy Cooper tribute show is embarking on a UK tour.
The comedy hero, much-loved for his disastrous magic routines, died of a heart attack on live television in 1984 and is played by performer Daniel Taylor in the show, The Very Best of Tommy Cooper.
Promoters tease: "This hilarious show is written and produced by Liverpool talent Daniel Taylor, who recently took part in BBC One's Unbreakable.
"Award-winning West End star Danny steps into Tommy's gigantic shoes and does an amazing job of bringing this comic genius back to life - recapturing his trademark mayhem and misfiring magic for anyone who missed the original or for those who were left wanting more.
"The show, which has the blessings of the great man's daughter Vicky, brings you the very best of Cooper's beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon."
Danny says: "Tommy was given that wonderful and rare gift to make people laugh, often by simply standing there. His most-loved routines draw on an innocent sense of humour that appeals to all ages and still stands the test of time.
"I am thrilled to be performing at Glastonbury this year. While I know it will be a hit with the older festivalgoers, I can't wait to share Tommy's comic genius with a younger generation and see his timeless jokes stand up for themselves."
He will be raising money and awareness along the tour to help install defibrillators in every performing venue across the UK.
Tickets can be bought direct from venues.
Tour dates
Thursday 18th May - Ayr Gaiety
Saturday 27th May - Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Sunday 28th May - Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton
Friday 2nd June - Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond, Yorkshire
Saturday 3rd June - Little Theatre, Leicester
Sunday 4th June - Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley
Friday 9th June - Epstein Theatre, Liverpool
Saturday 10th June - Beccles Public Hall, Suffolk
Sunday 11th June - Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier
Wednesday, 14th June - Leatherhead Theatre, Surrey
Friday 16th June - Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden
Saturday 17th June - Civic Arts Centre & Theatre, Oswaldtwistle
Sunday 18th June - St Helen's Theatre Royal
Thursday 22nd June - South Hill Parks Arts Centre, Bracknell
Friday 23rd June to Sunday 25th June - Glastonbury Festival
Thursday 29th June - The Haymarket Theatre, Basingstoke
Friday 30th June - Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe
Saturday 1st July - The Benn Hall, Rugby
Thursday 6th July - The Stables, Milton Keynes
Friday 7th July - Millfield Theatre, Edmonton
Saturday, 8th July - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
Sunday, 9th July - Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton
Thursday 13th July - Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Friday 14th July - Axminster Guildhall
Saturday 15th July - White Rock Theatre, Hastings
Sunday 16th July - Shanklin Theatre
Thursday 20th July - Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
Friday 21st July - Theatre Royal, Winchester
Saturday 22nd July - Princess Theatre, Burnham-on-Sea
Sunday 23rd July - Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Wednesday 26th July - Hull Truck Theatre
Thursday 27th July - The Beck Theatre, Hayes
Friday 28th July - Princes Theatre, Clacton
Sunday 30th July - Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm
Saturday 12th August - Aberdeen Arts Centre