Live Comedy
The Dad's Army Radio Show
Two actors, two microphones, over 25 characters - and lots of sound effects! The Dad's Army Radio Show brings Perry and Croft's classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.
This is the sixth time this loving homage to Dad's Army has gone out on national tour - this time with 3 different classic episodes of the popular sitcom adapted for radio, heard on stage for the very first time.
Since 2017 there has been almost 300 performances of The Dad's Army Radio Show[i/] in 120 theatres across the UK and including several seasons at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Nine episodes have been adapted to date, so this tour will bring that up to 12.
The scripts 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 [i]The Dad's Army Radio Show 2024 national tour are:
The Love of Three Oranges
A church bazaar is organised for the "Comforts for the Troops Fund". Hodges intends to auction three oranges, and Capt. Mainwaring is determined to get hold of one for Mrs Mainwaring.
The Miser's Hoard
When Frazer is revealed to have a secret stash of gold sovereigns, Mainwaring believes he must hand them over for safe keeping.
The Making of Private Pike
Pike borrows Mainwairing's staff car to drive his new girlfriend to the cinema in Eastgate. On the way back, however, and nine miles from Walmington, it runs out of petrol.
David Benson and Jack Lane will transport you right back to Walmington.
2024 dates
The Capitol, Horsham
Friday 3 May
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton
Sunday 5 May
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford
Tuesday 7 May
Derby Theatre, Derby
Thursday 9 May
Queen's Hall, Hexham
Thursday 16 May
Alnwick Playhouse, Alnwick
Saturday 18 May
Playhouse, Whitley Bay
Monday 20 May
The Alex, Faversham
Friday 24 May
The Hafren, Newtown Powys
Wednesday 29 May
Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa
30th May
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Tuesday 4 June
EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge
Thursday 6 June
Park & Dare Theatre, Treorchy
Tuesday 11 June
Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton
Friday 14 June 24
Northcott Theatre, Exeter
Saturday 15 June
Wilton's Music Hall, London
Mon 17 - Sat 22 June
Credits
| David Benson | Ensemble Actor |
| Jack Lane | Ensemble Actor |
| Daniel Pook-Barnes | Sound Designer |