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A star-studded comedy gala to celebrate The Prince of Wales's 60th birthday is announced
29th September 2008
Comedy greats will help to celebrate The Prince of Wales’s 60th birthday this year with a special one-off comedy show in aid of His Royal Highness’s youth charity The Prince’s Trust.
The show, called We Are Most Amused, will have a unique line-up with stars such as Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese and Robin Williams on stage together for one night only on Wednesday 12th November.
The Prince of Wales, who is a keen fan of comedy, will attend the show with his wife The Duchess of Cornwall at the New Wimbledon Theatre.
Their Royal Highnesses will be treated to a mix of live stand-up and comedy sketches from the world’s greatest comedians to raise money for, and awareness of, the work of The Prince’s Trust which helps to provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people in the UK.
For the first time in over 25 years, stand-up comedy legend and Hollywood star Robin Williams will perform on a UK stage. Monty Python founder and comic genius John Cleese has promised something extra special in honour of The Prince’s birthday and after a long stint on the small and silver screens, British comedy great Rowan Atkinson will return to the live stage.
The line-up will bring together the very best in comedy talent – from much-loved established names to fresh young acts from the stand-up circuit – a combination which will appeal to all ages and, above all, to comedy fan and guest of honour The Prince of Wales.
With further acts to be announced, We Are Most Amused promises to be a night to remember and will be screened on ITV1 shortly after the live event.
We Are Most Amused will take place on Wednesday 12th November 2008. Tickets will go on sale at 10.30am on Wednesday 1st October and prices range from £25 to £100. To purchase tickets either call 0870 060 6646, go online at www.newwimbledontheatre.co.uk or visit the New Wimbledon Theatre Box Office in person.