Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters - and lots of sound effects! Dad’s Army Radio Show bring’s Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.
Three episodes of the popular sitcom - adapted for radio for the very first time - are hilariously and lovingly enacted on stage by two master performers - complete with sound effects, vintage music and all your favourite Perry and Croft characters and catchphrases.
The original television episodes newly minted for The Dad’s Army Radio Show are:
The Love of Three Oranges
The Miser’s Hoard
The Making of Private Pike
As seen on Dad's Army: The Animations (UKTV Gold), David Benson (Goodnight Sweetheart and One Man, Two Guvnors) and Jack Lane (Wisdom of a Fool and 7 Days) will transport you right back to Walmington.
📍 Venue Description:
The Duchess Theatre is a theatre in London's West End. The theatre opened on 25th November, 1929 and is one of the smallest ''proscenium arched'' West End theatres. It has 479 seats on two levels.
Notable productions at The Duchess Theatre include Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, which transferred from the <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/12/Piccadilly-Theatre.aspx">Piccadilly Theatre</a> to the <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/155/St-James-Theatre.aspx">St. James Theatre</a> before moving to the Duchess Theatre where it completed a record run of 1,997 performances in 1942. Tom Eyen's The Dirtiest Show in Town, which ran for just under 800 performances in the 1970s. Oh! Calcutta! transferred to The Duchess Theatre from the Royalty Theatre in December 1974, and remained there until 1980.
The Players Theatre Company presented their Late Joys Victorian Music Hall programme between 1987 and 1990 Marc Camoletti's Don't Dress For Dinner, which transferred to the Duchess from the <a href="https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/1/Apollo-Theatre.aspx">Apollo Theatre</a> in October 1992 and stayed until 1st March, 1997.
The Royal Shakespeare Company's The Herbal Bed by Peter Whelan ran for six months from April to October 1997.
🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Dad's Army Radio Show, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Duchess Theatre in vibrant London, EN, this event promises to redefine your expectations. 📅 Mark your calendars for June 16th, 2025 at 07:30 PM and get ready to immerse yourself in an atmosphere of wonder and excitement. ✨ From the moment you arrive, you'll be transported into a world where memories are made and stories come alive. They have crafted an experience that perfectly harmonizes entertainment, innovation, and community spirit. 🎟️ Tickets are available at 27.00 GBP. 🌈 Join us as we create moments that will be discussed for years!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Duchess Theatre, 3-5 Catherine Street, Duchess Theatre, London, United Kingdom
