Paul Hendy

THE LAST LAUGH Will Return For A UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Following a successful West End run, New York season and UK tour, THE LAST LAUGH will return for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026, opening at Malvern Theatres next year.

Review: THE LAST LAUGH, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 16, 2025

The Last Laugh is written and directed by the award-winning Paul Hendy, and stars “a trio of sublime performances” (WhatsOnStage) by Bob Golding as Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Damian Williams as Cooper.

Review: THE LAST LAUGH is Thoughtfully Humorous at 59e59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 30, 2025

'The Last Laugh' is a new play that provides plenty of humor and interesting insights into the careers and lifestyles of three of Britain’s comedy greats.

Jennie Dale Joins Cast of SLEEPING BEAUTY at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Star of CBeebies Swashbuckle, Jennie Dale, has been cast as Fairy Moonbeam in this year's family pantomime Sleeping Beauty at York Theatre Royal. Learn more about the show here!

Review Roundup: THE LAST LAUGH at Noël Coward Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 27, 2025

Direct from a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Last Laugh is a brand-new laugh-a-minute play which re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.

Review: THE LAST LAUGH, Noël Coward Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Feb 27, 2025

Homage to much-loved comedians and their deceptively dangerous art

Photos: Meet the Stars of THE LAST LAUGH UK Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

The Last Laugh, a play which reimagines the lives of three of Britain’s greatest comedy heroes—Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse—will delight Brighton audiences this week. Meet the stars of the show in new photos.

Paul Hendy's THE LAST LAUGH Comes To Theatre Royal Brighton Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Theatre Royal Brighton will welcome the UK tour of THE LAST LAUGH next week from Tue 11 Feb – Sat 15 Feb 2025. This brand-new play re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse.

Photos: ALADDIN Opens at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

All new production photos have been released for Aladdin which opened yesterday evening at York Theatre Royal. Performances continue through January 2025. Check out the photos here!

SLEEPING BEAUTY Announced For York Theatre Royal's 2025-26 Festive Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

York Theatre Royal has announced that their fun-filled Christmas pantomime for 2025/26 will be Sleeping Beauty.

THE LAST LAUGH Comes to Brighton Ahead of West End Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,  THE LAST LAUGH will play Theatre Royal Brighton in February, immediately prior to a West End run at the Noël Coward Theatre.

THE LAST LAUGH Will Open in the West End Run and Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2024

Following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival,  a West End run has been announced for THE LAST LAUGH. Written and directed by Paul Hendy, this new play will run at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End from 25 February to 22 March 2025.

York Theatre Royal Reveals Initial Programming For Their New Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

With their production of Little Women, adapted for the stage by Anne-Marie Casey, currently in rehearsals, York Theatre Royal has announced a brand-new collaboration with Wise Children on North by Northwest, adapted and directed by Wise Children's Artistic Director Emma Rice. Learn more about the full season here!

Cast Set for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PANTO at Marlowe Theatre Canterbury
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

Marlowe Theatre Canterbury has revealed the cast for their upcoming panto BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, featuring stars from Eastenders. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE LAST LAUGH Comes to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024

Three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse – meet in a dressing room.  Old friends, comedy colleagues and masters of their craft … together they pass the time, discussing the secret of life, death, and what it means to be funny… really funny! 

The UK Pantomime Association Reveals Nominees For The Pantomime Awards 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Get the latest on The Pantomime Awards 2024 nominees, announced by The UK Pantomime Association in association with Stagecoach. The awards ceremony is set for Tuesday 18 June 2024 at 7pm at G Live in Guildford.

The UK Pantomime Association announces the nominees for The Pantomime Awards 2024
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 2, 2024

Founded in 2021, the UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) is a charity that explores, shares and celebrates pantomime by investigating the genre's rich past, engaging with contemporary practice and inspiring the future.

Photos: First Look At Sheffield Theatres Panto BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2023

See first look photos of Sheffield Theatres’ Lyceum Panto Beauty and the Beast! 

Photos: First Look at York Theatre Royal's JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2023

EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me star Nina Wadia leads the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, this year’s fee-fi-fo-FUN family pantomime at York Theatre Royal from December 8 to January 7. Check out all new photos here!

Nina Wadia Joins JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Pantomime at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me star Nina Wadia will be sprinkling fairy dust over the York Theatre Royal pantomime this Christmas. She will play Fairy Sugarsnap in this year's family pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk from December 8 to January 7.