Howard Coggins looks like Henry VIII. There’s no escaping that.
Stu McLoughlin doesn’t look like any of the wives, but he’s going to give it a go.
After their previous self-funded historical drama is savaged in the press, Howard and Stu are at their wits end. Then they hit on an idea for a show that could change everything….
But can two of the South West’s favourite theatrical sons put aside their differences and make it through to the end without killing each other?
With a rough and ready approach to historical accuracy that would make Simon Schama blush,
Howard and Stu re-enact the life and loves of one of England’s most infamous monarchs.’The Six Wives of Henry VIII’ was an undisputed hit at the Bristol Old Vic, and this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.With a minimum of set and props (Barbie doll, sofa and not much else) and an absurdly funny script all woven together by some of the finest comedy songs ever written about the Tudor King, be prepared to cry with laughter and wonder why history was never this fun at school.
“Brilliant comic acting….honest, unpretentious, beautifully scripted comedy….As self-effacing comedy goes, this is premier league stuff….A hugely enjoyable evening of daft comedy” Venue
“Cleverly written, beautifully acted, and, dare I say it, educational. Howard and Stu are a double act to keep a beady eye on…both actors perform with bounds of enthusiasm, wit and technical skill; their versatility and range is outstanding.” Bristol Evening Post
“Hysterically funny…left me with aching cheeks from laughing so much” StageWon
Wed 23 Oct, 7:30pm. Gillingham School. Tel: 01747 833844
Sat 26 Oct, 7:30pm. Winterborne Stickland Hall. Tel: 01258 880920
Thur 14 Nov, 7:30pm. Wootton Fitzpaine Village Hall. Tel: 01297 560948
Fri 15 Nov, 7:30pm. Powerstock Hut. Tel: 01308 485264
Sat 16 Nov, 7:30pm. Martinstown Village Hall. Tel: 01305 889592
Sun 17 Nov, 7:30pm. Child Okeford Village Hall. Tel: 01258 861391
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