Laurel & Hardy, one of the world's great comedy teams, set out on a variety hall tour of Britain in 1953. Diminished by age and with their golden era as the kings of Hollywood comedy now behind them, they face an uncertain future. As the charm and beauty of their performances shines through, they re-connect with their adoring fans. The tour becomes a hit, but Stan & Ollie can't quite shake the specter of Laurel and Hardy's past; the long-buried ghosts, coupled with Oliver's failing health, start to threaten their precious partnership. A portrait of the most tender and poignant of creative marriages, they are aware that they may be approaching their swan song, trying to rediscover just how much they mean to each other.
"A touching and sweet story of two friends who through good times and bad times in their careers, really cared about and loved each other. Coogan and Reilly light up the screen as Laurel and Hardy and you forget they are acting. Henderson and Arianda are also very good as their wives. A true treat for fans of the comedy duo!"
"A heartfelt ode to two comedic geniuses whose identities were inextricably tied to each other."
"It's clear that Reilly and Coogan love their characters and their research led to spot-on performances...…"
Thursday 26th September Doors open at 7.15pm for membership registration Members' entrance: Adults: £4 U18s: £3 Start time: 7.30pm (Doors open at 7.15pm) Callington Town Hall NOTE: MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED (AVAILABLE ON DOOR). FROM JANUARY 2019 £6 PER CALENDAR YEAR; FIRST FILM FREE. |
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