A STALWART of British television comedy and soap acting is bringing his all singing all dancing one man show to Droitwich for this year’s inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival.
Tony Howes, star of Emmerdale, Doctors, Midsummer Murders and Casualty will be performing his comedy show – A Shakespearian Music Hall – on two occasions for the festival.
For the show, Tony has developed a unique interpretation of a Midsummer Night’s Dream in which he plays 17 parts including Bottom and Puck and he sings, tap dances, and juggles.
Part of the show will also feature Tony talking about his life in show business from being Adrian Mole in the West End, to working with Tommy Steele and performing on Broadway.
The Emmerdale star also featured in the West End with The Hobbit, Singin’ in the Rain and received a Laurence Olivier nomination for Lady Be Good.
He regularly tours with his successful one man show, A Midsummer Nights Dream and The Rat Pack with David Alacey. He has even starred in popular Netflix title, Sex Education and began his career in children’s television some four decades ago – most notably in Zig and Zag with Ant and Dec.
Tony told the Standard: “I’m really excited to be part of the festival. I’ve always been a big fan of Rik, he was a breath of fresh air.
“I’m hoping to bring my wacky comedy, singing, dancing and Shakespearian rendition to Droitwich.”
A Shakespearian Music Hall will be performed by Tony at 7.30pm on June 5 at St Nicholas Church and again on June 7 at The Old Cock Inn.
Tickets cost £6.00 and are available from www.rikmayallcomedyfestival.com or can be purchased on the door.
