Wisdom of a Fool

Wisdom of a Fool
Written by Jack Lane
Characters Norman Wisdom
Original language English
Subject The life of Norman Wisdom

Wisdom of a Fool is a one-man play based on the early life and career of actor and comedian Norman Wisdom. The play premiered at The Capitol Theatre Horsham in September 2015, which coincided with Wisdom's centenary. This is the first play[1][2] to be written on the entertainer, which embarks on a UK tour in 2016/17. Theatres include Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Little Theatre (Leicester), Marina Theatre, Theatre Royal Margate, Gaiety Theatre, Isle of Man, Middlesbrough Theatre, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, Courtyard, Hereford, White Rock Theatre, New Wolsey Theatre, LOST Theatre London and The Capitol Theatre, Horsham. The play is written by and stars Jack Lane as Norman Wisdom, with music and direction by Kenny Clayton and additional material by Martyn Bell. The Gump suit featured in the play was owned and worn by Norman himself, on loan to the production by Wisdom's estate.

References

  1. ↑ Blackmore, Richard (13 September 2015). "Wisdom of a Fool: Play about Norman Wisdom will show the desperation behind the slapstick". The Independent. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Jack puts on his suit to pay tribute to Norman Wisdom at Horsham's Capitol". West Sussex County Times. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.

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