Round The Horne is touring around the UK.
This article comes fromDen of Geek UK.
If youve never heardRound The Horne, youre missing a staple of British comedy.
Smiths involvement is made funnier in contrast to his other well known role as a Radio 4 announcer.
The original show featured musical accompaniment by Edwin Braden and the Hornblowers, and later The Max Harris Group.
The Apollo Theatre Group performs two episodes ofRound The Horne, complete with authentic outfits and props.
The episodes are comprised of producer/director Tim Astleys favourite sketches from the shows run.
Julian Howard McDowell as Kenneth Horne was the natural ringmaster, playing the straight man to his unruly cast.
Personally, I didnt want to miss Kenneth Williams giving someone a look.
I dare say Ive never seen an actor remain so completely in character throughout a performance.
This is a must-see for anyRound The Hornefan.
And if youre new to the show, its a fantastic introduction to a radio comedy classic.
I only have two criticisms of the show:
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