New West End comedy, The Last Laugh is to open at the Noël Coward Theatre and showcase from 25th February to 22nd March 2025, ahead of a UK tour and season in New York.
The Last Laugh played at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer and is directed and written by Paul Hendy, re-imagining the lives of three of the nation's greatest comedy heroes: Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper, and Bob Monkhouse.
Following on from the Edinburgh season, Damian Williams, Bob Golding, and Simon Cartwright all reprise their roles as Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse respectively.
Producer Jamie Wilson commented, “The young team here at JWP were bowled over by the relevance of their timeless comedy, and after seeing it myself in Edinburgh, I just knew it had to have a further life so many more people could experience it. What is so brilliant about this play is the audiences who love and remember Eric, Tommy, and Bob will be able to relive their comedy greatness, and those who don’t, will be introduced to the genius of these national treasures. I'm so pleased these icons will be back on the London stage for audiences to enjoy”.
The wider creative team behind the show features sound design by Callum Wills, set design by Lee Newby, music and soundscape design by Ethan Lewis Maltby, and costume design by Amy Chamberlain.
Address
85-88 St Martin’s Lane, London, WC2N 4AU
Venue Facilities
Air conditioned
Nearest Tube
Leicester Square
Tube Lines
Piccadilly, Northern
Directions from nearest tube
(2mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.
Railway Station
Charing Cross
Bus Numbers
(Charing Cross) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night Bus Numbers
(Charing Cross) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car Park
St Martin’s Lane Hotel (1min)
Within Congestion Zone
Yes
Box Office Theatre Tickets
On Sale STA
Day Tickets
On Sale STA
The Noel Coward Theatre is a medium size West End theatre which has a capacity of 960 seats and is built in a grand and traditional style. Due to the layout of the theatre, some views of the stage at the Noel Coward Theatre are restricted towards the ends of rows and in the higher sections of the venue because of its horseshoe shape.
Premium seats in the theatre are situated in the Stalls around the centre of rows F-G, although when searching for value, it is worth noting that the surrounding seats in this section of the theatre also offer good and clear views, and as most seats in the Stalls are priced similarly it can be beneficial to sit five or six rows back from the front to get the best visual experience. The front section of the Dress Circle is also a good option for good panoramic views of the stage.
There are also six boxes in the Noel Coward Theatre – 2 on the ground floor in the Stalls and a further 4 one level up in the Dress Circle which offer excellent views and offering a very close-up and personal experience.
The Upper Circle on the third level of the venue is considered very good value for those on a budget looking to book cheap tickets to The Last Laugh although legroom can be a little tight, it is possible to enjoy the production with a clear view of the stage over the safety rail. Other value can be found in the rear of the Stalls section where seats are sold at a discount regularly.