Theatre Group Trip to The Last Laugh at The Noel Coward Theatre on 26 February
2nd March 2025
27 Theatre group members attended one of the very first performances of The Last Laugh direct from a sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for a short run at The Noel Coward Theatre before a nation-wide tour. Described as “a brand-new laugh- a -minute play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s greatest comedy heroes- Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse”
Set in a ramshackle dressing room it imagines a meeting between the three comedians. The three actors had all played the comedians before and Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse was particularly realistic. The conversation sparkles with wit and excellent timing and there are plenty of jokes and songs.
The ominous references to health issues from them all and flickering lights add to the poignancy of Cooper leaving the dressing room to go on stage for what will be the last time.
The last laugh is a gently funny, affectionate and poignant show and was enjoyed by the members who attended and who came out of the show with their memories of the three comedians reimagined.
Contributed by Mary Garside
