A smash-hit comedy show is coming to a Cumbrian theatre.

Theatre by the Lake (TBTL) in Keswick will host One Man, Two Guvnors this summer.

The show is a co-production with Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, and the Octagon Theatre in Bolton where the show just finished its run.

Richard Bean’s much-loved modern farce, an adaptation of A Servant to Two Masters, was a hit when was first produced at the National Theatre in 2011, with James Corden in the lead role.

It got five-star reviews across the board, with the Daily Mail describing it as the funniest show on the planet, and the Guardian calling it a triumph.

After its run on the Olivier stage at the National, it went on a sell-out run in the West End.

The story is set in 1963 and follows the antics of recently fired Francis Henshall as he attempts to juggle duties for two new ‘guvnors’, trying to keep them apart to avoid discovery of his double life – with hysterical results.

A talented cast of 11 star in this new production, including actor-musicians who make up a skiffle band playing live music throughout the show.

In his professional stage debut, Jordan Pearson – who starred in Coronation Street – plays Francis.

Playing the role of Dolly is Polly Lister, who Theatre by the Lake regulars will be delighted to see the return of.

She performed in several TBTL productions, including Abigail’s Party for which she won the UK Theatre Award for Best Actress.

Directed by Octagon’s artistic director Lotte Wakeham, the creative team includes Colin Falconer (set designer), Katie Scott (associate set designer and costume designer), John Nicholson (physical comedy director). Jordan Li-Smith (musical director), Jane Lallijee (lighting designer) and Andy Graham (sound designer).

Tickets for the show, which runs from July 20 to September 3, start at £10.

For more information, visit their website or call the box office on 017687 74411.

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