Keith Allen, Matthew Kelly, et al. Set for Lyric Hammersmith’s Comedians

Matthew Kelly, David Dawson, Mark Benton, Keith Allen, Kulvinder Ghir, Reece Shearsmith, Billy Carter, Michael Dylan, Simon Kunz, and Paul Rider will star in Sean Holmes’ Lyric Hammersmith revival of Trevor Griffiths’ 1975 play Comedians, October 7-November 14.

In the play, six wannabe comedians attend an evening class at a school in Manchester in preparation for a performance in front of London agent as faded music hall star acts Eddie Waters acts as their tutor.

The production is designed by Anthony Lamble, with lighting by Simon Bennison and sound by Nick Manning.

For more information, visit www.whatsonstage.com.