Dan Leno – A Royal Jester!

About This Show

The play charts the life of Dan Leno who developed his skills as an artist in the Northern and Lancashire Music Halls and became a champion clog dancer, acrobat and comedian. He then went on to become a huge celebrity in the London theatres and established his name as the pre-eminent pantomime star at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, where he created some iconic dame roles, and became a favourite of King Edward VII and the Royal family.

Part of the Lytham Festival. This event takes place at the Wesley Hall Theatre, Methodist Church, Park & Westby Str, Lytham FY8 5LU

Written & directed by David Slattery-Christy

Show Details

Dates: Opening Night: 18 July 2018 Final Performance: 22 July 2018

Cast

Andy Cooke Doctor Savage/Henry Beerbohm Tree
Steve Royle Dan Leno
Jordan Kennedy Henry Wild Galvin - Dan's brother
Laura Nicol Lydia Leno - Dan's wife
Louise Steggals Nurse Kelly

Creatives