We were lucky enough to see the opening night of this great comedy at the Blackpool Grand theatre and thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finsh. It''s a nice, old fashioned comedy - the 1956 film starred Brian Rix and Sid James - and is really suitable for all the family to watch together.
There's a really super cast: Liza Goddard (who I have liked ever since seeing her in "Skippy" all those years ago...), comic duo Hale & Pace who need no further explanation, Derren Nesbit who most people will probably best remember for playing the Nazi in the film "Where Eagles Dare", Susan Penhaligon (Bouquet Of Barbed Wire, A Fine Romance ...) and Neil Stacy (Duty Free).
It really is a treat to be able to see all those famous actors from TV all on stage at the same time. But, that said, the supporting cast are also excellent - the whole thing has been very well cast and all the characters come across as totally believeable on stage.
There are lots of double entrendres, play on words and falling about - and it really IS incredibly funny. It runs until Saturday in Balckpool and then around the country after that- so do go and see it!
Book your seats now by calling the Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 743339, online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk
Dry Rot, a vintage 50’s comedy, was written by John Chapman, who wrote over 200 TV comedies including the Emmy award winning Fresh Fields and Happy Ever After John is also known for his collaborations with Carla Lane on The Liver Birds and Ray Cooney on Move over Mrs Markham, My Giddy Aunt, Not Now Darling and There Goes the Bride.