One Man, Two Guvnors

Synopsis

Based on Goldoni's 18th-century comedy The Servant of Two Masters. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancee's dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as her own dead brother, who's been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Holed up at The Cricketers' Arms, the permanently ravenous Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a second job with one Stanley Stubbers, who is hiding from the police and waiting to be re-united with Rachel. To prevent discovery, Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

Our Review:

Glenn Meads - 9 January 2013

Richard Bean's hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors is completely unstoppable. It started life at the National Theatre and is currently on Broadway with original star James Corden, it's also on in the West End and now on tour - expectations are therefore high on the night I attended.

With five star reviews, and such a great reputation - news that Celebrity Juice star Rufus Hound was taking the lead role might have filled you with trepidation. No need to worry, as Hound is a revelation - as Francis Henshall - rising to the comedic challenges put before him with ease and dexterity.

Featuring a live band playing on stage, the minute you arrive - the fun never stops from here on and the frenetic pace of the play leaves you gasping for air and laughing like a hyena throughout. Set in 1960's Brighton - we follow Francis Henshall as he attempts to juggle two jobs, two lives, two meals and two different personalities.

Cue revolving doors, pratfalls,...

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