Fitzrovia Radio Hour - 'Rippingly good fun'

Recreating the unique spirit of 1940s radio plays and brilliantly evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism and stiff upper lips, The Fitzrovia Radio Hour’s brand new show comes to Dorchester Arts Centre on Friday June 22 fresh from three critically-acclaimed London residencies, and two sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe.
 
Performed with cut-glass theatricality blending homage and satire, Fitzrovia mixes the attitudes of 1940s Britain with sharp contemporary humour to produce a heady comic cocktail. Throughout the plays, sound effects are created live: a Bakelite hairdryer imitates a heating torch, a desk fan becomes an aeroplane, and multiple types of cabbage help to stage a fight scene. Rippingly good fun!
 
“Absolutely spiffing show that recreates the innocent, clipped, Bulldog Drummond spirit of Forties live radio drama, with a skilled company stepping up to their retro mics to unfold ripping yarns. A Joy.”  **** Daily Telegraph
 
“Dramatic entertainment redolent of a bygone era. Jolly good show, chaps!” The Guardian
 
“Both evokes and satirises a long-gone era. Smart gags and smart clothes too.” Evening Standard – Critic’s Choice
 
Friday June 22nd 7.30pm (doors and bar 7pm)  £10/£9 members/£8 concessions
 
Tickets also available from Dorchester Arts Centre (01305 266926) and Dorchester Tourist Information Centre (01305 267992)
 
www.fitzroviaradio.com