A CELEBRATION of one of the mainstays of the Carry On films is coming to South Hill Park later this month.
Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams looks at the life and times of one of the biggest radio stars of all time.
From show-stealing performances on the radio in Hancock’s Half Hour and Round the Horne and more than 20 years of starring in the Carry On films to becoming the darling of the chat shows, Williams was a rare talent who could turn from broad slapstick to erudite wit in a split second.
And he was also one of the much-loved storytellers in Jackanory, as well as providing the voice to a number of children’s programmes such as Will O’The Wisp.
Now, actor and impressionist, Colin Elmer, who played Kenneth Williams in the UK tours of Round the Horne and Hancock’s Half Hour, reprises his role in this new production from Apollo Theatre, telling the great man’s story in his own words, using anecdotes, writings and some of the material for which the comedy legend was so well-known.
So, as Kenneth would say, stop messing about and join in the hilarious and engaging evening at South Hill Park.
The evening takes place on Thursday, May 12, from 7.45pm. Tickets cost £18.50, or £13.50 for under 18s.
For more details, or to book, call the box office on 01344 484123, or log on to: www.southhillpark.org.uk