“Good morning,
campers!”
Hi-De-Hi!
Newcastle Peoples Theatre
Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 7th October 2017
Adapted by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower
from the
original TV series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft
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| Photo: Paula Smart |
Next week audiences
are invited to join in along the chalet lines as the People’s Theatre in Heaton
is transformed into 1950s holiday camp Maplins!
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| Photo: Paula Smart |
This adaptation
of the hugely popular TV series sees its host of colourful characters brought
to the stage. Will Gladys capture her boss’s heart? Will chalet maid Peggy
achieve her burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat? Will that rogue Ted ever
stop trying to scam the campers? Whatever happens, don’t be late for the
knobbly knees contest in the Hawaiian Ballroom!
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| Photo: Paula Smart |
HI-DE-HI! by Jimmy
Perry and David Croft (who also penned Dad’s
Army) ran for an incredible 58 episodes between 1980-1988, scooping a BAFTA
along the way for Best Comedy.
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| Photo: Paula Smart |
Based on Perry’s
own experiences as a Butlins Redcoat, the show charts the exploits of the Camp
entertainment staff led by bumbling ex-professor Jeffrey Fairbrother.
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| Photo: Paula Smart |
The nights may be
closing in, but it’s eternal summer at this holiday resort in Crimpton-on-Sea
where the Yellowcoats are always on hand with a smile and a joke.
Fast, funny and
warm-hearted, HI-DE-HI! promises to be a fun-packed night out full of
comedy, laughter and music. There’s even prizes to be won, with Camp
competitions including ‘Guess the Baby’ and a dance contest. Unfortunately we
don’t think Heath and Safely regulations will let us recreate the infamous
Blindfold Bicycle Competition!
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| Photo: Paula Smart |
So don’t hang
about and be sure to reserve your deckchair by the Olympic-sized swimming pool.
And when those Yellowcoats shout “hi-de-hi” remember to come back with a nice
loud “ho-de-ho”!
Also showing, the exhibition ‘Born With A Darker Tan’ by Jayamini de Silva, presented in association with the Biscuit Factory. See this stunning exhibition in our newly decked out foyer before the show.
Tickets:
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