Seabright Productions presents: The Only Way is Downton

Mercury Theatre Colchester, Wed 4 Nov, 7.30pm

Written and performed by Luke Kempner.  

Directed by Owen Lewis. Script edited by Jeremy Limb.

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Luke Kempner, star of YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton and the musicals Les Mis and Avenue Q - following two sell-out Edinburgh runs, two West End seasons and UK tours, impressionist – once again tours his solo show around the UK in spring 2015.

‘Remarkable, tour de force one-man show. If this doesn’t prove a wow in Edinburgh and beyond, then I’m Dame Maggie Smith.’ **** Daily Telegraph

As celebrities start appearing at the Abbey, cultures clash and eras hilariously collide in this brilliant new parody. Luke has created an original story, building on the multi-character original scenario of his YouTube video, in which the characters of Downton Abbey are in crisis and have to call upon modern celebrities in their appeal to save the Dowager’s country pile from certain closure.

‘Kempner’s script is consistently funny... his Downton impersonations are a deconstructive delight’ **** Metro

Writer/performer Luke Kempner has recently appeared in Sleeping Beauty for Salisbury Playhouse, directed by Joyce Branagh and as the Professor in the UK tour of South Pacific, directed by Bartlett Sher. He created a role in new musical LIFT at the Soho Theatre, directed by Steven Paling. He's also appeared in the UK tours of Avenue Q, directed by Jason Moore and Les Miserables, directed by Laurence Connor. Luke is a graduate of the Guildford School of Acting.

‘The energizer bunny of impressionists.’ The Huffington Post

Director Owen Lewis most recently staged solo shows for Suggs, Mrs Moneypenny and Hardeep Singh Kohli; previous stage credits include the West End and international hit Pete and Dud: Come Again.

‘Luke Kempner's riotous one-man show... a blissful flight of surreal fancy.’ **** Whatsonstage

Tickets and information:01206 573948 or www.mercurytheatre.co.uk