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Five Reasons To See … Dandy Dick

Glenn Meads

Director Christopher Luscombe has helmed Taboo (which is being revivedg this September) The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Spamalot among many other hit productions. He has also starred alongside Meryl Streep in the hit film The Iron Lady. As artistic director of the Theatre Royal Brighton, he is currently on directorial duties for the revival of the farce Dandy Dick starring Patricia Hodge. The play comes to the Manchester Opera House at the end of August and we asked Christopher for five reasons why you should go along.

1. Comedy value
To have a jolly good laugh.

2. The Cast
To see a company of superb comic actors at the top of their game.

3. Language
To relish the language of one of the great stylists of the English language.

4. Escapism
To escape into a fantasy world of blue skies, warm sunlight and happy endings.

5. Revival
To get to know a forgotten British classic.

Dandy Dick is at the Manchester Opera House from 28 August – 1 September.