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That Theatre proudly presents Heathcote Williams’ one act play

 ‘HANCOCK’S LAST HALF HOUR’

The last tragicomic moments in the life of a great comedian

 A PERFECT PLAY FOR LOVERS OF ENGLISH & STUDENTS

– A brilliant, hour-long play about the very last moments in the life of Tony Hancock, the talented British comedian, who decided to take his own life at the age of only 44.

The play is a unique possibility for Ex-Pats, lovers of English & students to experience quality professional British theatre in a very intimate space. (Only seats 100)

Normal price- Kr.120.00. Group reductions of 10% (over 10) and only kr. 40 for students – in groups of 4 or more.

Combine this with thorough EDUCATION MATERIAL and a meeting with the actor in the theatre café after the show. (Please book in advance.)

TONY HANCOCK – KING OF BRITISH COMEDY

For almost two decades Tony Hancock (1924-68) was Britain’s favourite comedian. He was recently voted best comedian of the 20^th Century in a BBC poll.

In the fifties and early sixties his radio and television shows ’Hancock’s Half Hour’ had an audience of up to 15 million. Many Danes might remember Rolv Wesenlund in the TV success ’Fleksness Fataliteter’ – a Norwegian version of ’Hancock’s Half Hour’

’HANCOCK’S LAST HALF HOUR’ – THE FALLEN KING

In June 1968, as his career was on a downward spiral, a drunk and depressed Hancock has barricaded himself at his hotel room in Sydney with a heavy supply of pills and vodka. In a tragic-comic monologue Hancock reflects on the ups and downs of his career and his two broken marriages, before finally deciding to take his own life.

”It is one of those rare plays, where you feel like both laughing and crying at the same line”, says Ian Burns, head of That Theatre Company: ”When I first saw the play

I really wanted to give this particular court jester a couple of reasons for staying with us for a little while longer but, as Hancock wrote in a farewell letter: “Things just seemed to go too wrong too many times”.”

WHO, WHAT AND WHERE

’Hancock’s Last Half Hour’ will be performed from February 24th to March 27th at Krudttønden (Serridslevsvej 2, 2100 Kbh. Ø, just across from Østerbro Svømmehal). Monday to Friday at 8 pm and Saturday 5 pm. Ian Burns plays Hancock (“the lad himself”) and is directed by Reumert winner Barry McKenna. 

T40 TICKETS AND EDUCATION MATERIAL

You can book and buy your T40 tickets at Ta i teatret by mail pr@that-theatre.com or calling That Theatre Company on 28 40 07 23. The education material is produced in cooperation with senior English teacher Birgitte Holm from Borupgaard Gymnasium and can be downloaded from here.

I’m looking forward to giving you a great evening in our intimate theatre!

Ian Burns, Head of That Theatre Company.