Sun 29 Nov, 7:30pm
The Comic Strip Presents with Peter Richardson & Nigel Planer
Join Peter Richardson (director & co-writer of The Comic Strip Presents) and Nigel Planer (co-star of The Comic Strip) for a special screening of classic Comic Strip films. They’ll discuss their work and take questions from the audience.
The Comic Strip came to prominence in the early 1980’s and featured some of British comedy’s best actors including Rik Mayall, Ade Edmondson, Alexei Sayle, Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders and, of course, Nigel Planer.
The programme…
1. BEST OF RIK MAYAL 10 mins
Featuring clips from BAD NEWS and MR JOLLY.
2. THE HUNT FOR TONY BLAIR 46 mins (Nominated for BAFTA and comedy awards)
With a nod to the 39 Steps, this B&W action-packed hunt has Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan) on the run from the law, trying to prove his innocence. But with Inspector Hutton (Robbie Coltrane) on his tail, Blair is forced to take refuge with former PM Margaret Thatcher (Jennifer Saunders). Also starring Rik Mayal, Nigel Planer and Peter Richardson
LIVE Q&A with PETER RICHARDSON and NIGEL PLANER
3. FOUR MEN IN A CAR 28 mins
Four salesmen heading to a conference in Swindon have the journey from hell, involving road-rage, a snowstorm, food poisoning and a farmer’s wife wielding a shotgun. Starring Rik Mayal, Nigel Planer, Ade Edmondson and Peter Richardson.
Comic Strip Presents is just one of the wonderful shows coming to the Tacchi-Morris soon. Check out our What’s On page to discover even more brilliant events in Taunton.