The Last Laugh comedy to play the West End’s Noel Coward Theatre in London & tour

Hit new comedy The Last Laugh is transferring into the West End next year following a sold-out run in Edinburgh.

The Last Laugh will play at the Noel Coward Theatre in London from 25 February to 22 March 2025, ahead of a season in New York and a UK tour.

The 2025 UK tour will open at Brighton Theatre Royal from 11 to 15 February 2025; and then play York, London Richmond, Newcastle, Sheffield, Milton Keynes, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, and Southend-on-Sea.

The play is by award-winning writer and presenter Paul Hendy, who also directs, and centres on three legendary and much-missed British comedians – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.

As the trio sit backstage in a shabby theatre dressing room, they discuss the secrets of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny.

The show is packed full of great gags and touching stories from the three comedy legends, and promises to be a nostalgic, poignant and very funny night out.

Returning to their acclaimed performances in the show will be Bob Golding (Tweenies) playing Eric Morecambe, Damian Williams (Andy & The Band) as Tommy Cooper and Simon Cartwright (Howerd’s End) as Bob Monkhouse.

Producer Jamie Wilson said today “The young team here at JWP were bowled over by the relevance of their timeless comedy and after seeing it myself in Edinburgh, I just knew it had to have a further life so many more people could experience it. What is so brilliant about this play is the audiences who love and remember Eric, Tommy and Bob will be able to relive their comedy greatness and those that don’t, will be introduced to the genius of these national treasures. I’m so pleased these icons will be back on the London stage for audiences to enjoy”.

The Last Laugh is running at the Noel Coward Theatre from 25 February to 22 March 2025.

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