Hit Me! The Life And Rhymes of Ian Dury
Written and directed by Jeff Merrifield
This warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads' lead singer played an acclaimed West End season in 2009. The show returns to London for a limited run prior to its first UK tour in Autumn 2010. Following hot on the heels of the acclaimed biopic starring Andy Serkis, this revival ties in with new-found public intrigue in the life of this musical legend.
Publicly, Ian Dury was a cheeky chappie and purveyor of saucy lyrics. Privately, he was a flawed maestro wrestling with demons. This powerful two-hander features many of his most famous songs performed live, including 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick' and 'Reasons to be Cheerful'.
'Spot-on live renditions of Dury’s late-70s hits.'
**** Time Out Critics Choice'A bracing blast of pop’s Noel Coward. Compelling.'
Daily Telegraph'There are stories, music, humanity and more within this fine production.'
**** The Scotsman'This resurrection is a glorious vindication of a wonderful spirit. Highly entertaining, and brilliantly theatrical.'
**** Whatsonstage.com'Brilliant. Tells a fascinating story with both humour and brutal reality.'
***** British Theatre GuideTouring Period - September to November 2010.
Booking type - One nighters and split weeks, typical venue size 300 - 800 seats.
