Harry Shear News

Maureen Lipman and Harry Shearer join Oliver Cotton in the West End transfer of his play,Daytona. Directed by David Grindley, Daytona will begin performances at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 28 June and will complete its strictly limited 8 week run on 23 August 2014. Press night is on 7 July 2014. Daytona received its world premiere at London's Park Theatre in 2013 and this production marks the Theatre Royal Haymarket's first collaboration with an off West End theatre venue.

Take one multi-faceted actor, author, director, comedian, musician, political satirist and radio personality, add an equal amount of angel-voiced Welsh singer songwriter, combine with one of the most respected actresses in the UK, throw in two or three highly acclaimed comic voices, add a generous mix of music legends, blend together, put over a vigorous heat and serve sizzling.

Take one multi-faceted actor, author, director, comedian, musician, political satirist and radio personality, add an equal amount of angel-voiced Welsh singer songwriter, combine with one of the most respected actresses in the UK, throw in two or three highly acclaimed comic voices, add a generous mix of music legends, blend together, put over a vigorous heat and serve sizzling.

Leicester Square Theatre is proud to announce their newest event listing.

Daytona is a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, which today announced its UK tour. After its premiere at the Park Theatre, London on tonight, the 17 July, Daytona will embark on a seven week tour visiting Rose Theatre Kingston, Watford Palace Theatre, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Oxford Playhouse, Lyceum Theatre Sheffield, Malvern Festival Theatre and Bath Theatre Royal.