The world première of a new play exploring the life of Victorian music-hall comedian Dan Leno will be staged at at this year's Lytham Festival.
Dan Leno developed his skills as an artist in the Northern music halls and became a champion clog dancer, acrobat and comedian.
Playwright David Slattery-Christy said, “it’s exciting to bring another new play to the Lytham Festival as an official event. This play has been in my head for a long time—but it wasn’t until I saw Steve Royle’s performance in a show last year that I finally discovered an artist who I felt could portray Dan Leno and his comedy.”
The play will run from July 18 to 22 at the Wesley Hall Theatre, Methodist Church, Park & Westby St, Lytham. Further casting to be announced.