LIVERPOOL performer Daniel Taylor will be putting the Fez in festival as he brings his show celebrating one of Britain’s best entertainers to the Glastonbury stage this month.
Taking a detour from his UK tour via Somerset, Daniel Taylor Productions Ltd will present The Very Best of Tommy Cooper – Just Like That – billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival for 2023.
The show was written and produced by Danny who recently took part in BBC1’s Unbreakable with his partner Shirley Ballas, head judge of Strictly Come Dancing, as well as performing acclaimed roles in Something About George, Lennon Through a Glass Onion and Blood Brothers.
Award-winning West End star Danny steps into Tommy’s gigantic shoes bringing the comic genius back to life – recapturing his trademark mayhem and misfiring magic for anyone who missed the original or for those who were left wanting more.
With the blessings of the great man’s daughter Vicky, the show brings you the very best of Cooper’s beloved one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon – as well as a few fascinating insights into the entertainer’s life on and off stage.
Danny said: “I’m absolutely over the moon to be taking the show to Glastonbury – one of the biggest events in British culture. We’re performing at a prime-time slot on one of the main stages and the festival organisers have made it one of main attractions to see this year along with Elton John, the Arctic Monkeys and many other legends.
“Tommy was given that wonderful and rare gift to make people laugh, often by simply standing there. His most-loved routines draw on an innocent sense of humour that appeals to all ages and still stands the test of time.
“While I know it will be a hit with the older festivalgoers, I can’t wait to share Tommy’s comic genius with a younger generation and see his timeless jokes stand up for themselves.”
If you’re going to Glastonbury, head to the Astrolabe Theatre where Danny will be performing from 23-25 June at 6.45pm (5.55pm on the Sunday).
But if you can’t make it to Glasto, don’t worry you can catch the show at the Epstein Theatre on Friday, 9th June at 7.30pm, where tickets are £20.
To book, contact the Epstein Theatre, Hanover House, 85 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DZ.
- Box office: 0344 736 0151
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: epsteintheatre.co.uk
