Get ready for the ultimate boating misadventure as Three Men in a Boat, an outstanding stage adaptation of Jerome K Jerome’s famously humorous novel, sets sail for Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre from Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 7th March.
Craig Gilbert’s exuberant production comes complete with a working pub, live piano accompaniment, some ale, music hall singing, a dog and a lot of physical comedy.
In an attempt to escape the stresses of city life, three friends, J, Harris and George, accompanied by their faithful canine companion Montmorency, decide to take to the river in order to relax and rejuvenate. The holiday, however, quickly unravels and descends into chaos.
Originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, Jerome’s ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly celebrates the very essence of Britishness.
Alastair Whatley, director of The Original Theatre Company which co-produced the show, said Jerome K Jerome has been credited with writing the funniest book of all time. “Now, over 125 years later, it still has the power to make people laugh uncontrollably in public places. Craig Gilbert’s adaptation also manages to make people laugh uncontrollably, but in the safety of a theatre.”
The cast of the UK tour of Three Men In A Boat includes Michael Rouse (The Bodyguard, Matilda, Oklahoma!) Anna Westlake, David Partridge and Tom Hackney.
Following highly successful tours in 2012 and 2014, the production will begin another UK tour this month, so catch Three Men in a Boat when it docks at Eastbourne’s Devonshire Park Theatre from Tuesday 3rd – Saturday 7th March 7.45pm with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm. The show is suitable for all ages and tickets are from £15.50 – £21.50 are available from the box office on 01323 412000 or online at eastbournetheatres.co.uk.