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Hit Me!
Visiting Company
The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury. A warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads’ lead singer by Jeff Merrifield, from Seabright Productions.
Touring direct from its second West End season, this show explores the highs and lows of Ian Dury’s extraordinary career and inspirational life story. Featuring his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.
Publicly, Ian Dury was a cheeky chappie and purveyor of saucy lyrics. Privately, he was a flawed maestro wrestling with demons and disability. This brilliant drama follows his story as he is reunited with his tour manager and friend Fred ‘Spider’ Rowe, blending unique music with powerful scenes exploring Dury’s incredible triumph over adversity.
Recommended for 16+
(due to strong language)
Main Theatre
User Rating ★★★★★
Rated: (5/5), based on 4 ratings
Wheelchair Access
Guide Dogs welcome
Induction Loop
Photo: 2009 cast
Original Ian Dury Video: IanDuryVideos
PRESS
“Spot-on live renditions of Dury’s late-70s hits.”
Time Out Critics Choice ★★★★
“There are stories, music, humanity and more within this fine production.”
The Scotsman ★★★★
Comments
George H ★★★★★
23rd September 2010
Amazing show. Loved every minute of it - music and acting. Well done!
Eileen Pierrott ★★★★★
23rd September 2010
Absolutely brilliant show. Both actors phenomenal - especially liked Janet Street Porter take off!
Gill Davies ★★★★★
22nd September 2010
Bloody brilliant!
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Janice Taylor ★★★★★
23rd September 2010
Total brilliant performance by both actors. Music fab. A great night out