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Dad’s Army Radio Show

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! Dad’s Army Radio Show bring’s Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.

This event finished on Friday 20 June 2025

Genre: Comedy & Cabaret

Location: Theatre

Duration: 110 Mins including interval

Dad's army radio show

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Dad’s Army Radio Show

The nation’s favourite sitcom returns! The boys are delighted to head to Nevill Holt Festival with three new episodes of Dad’s Army.

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! Dad’s Army Radio Show bring’s Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.

Three episodes of the popular sitcom – adapted for radio for the very first time – are hilariously and lovingly enacted on stage by two master performers – complete with sound effects, vintage music and all your favourite Perry and Croft characters and catchphrases.

As seen on Dad’s Army: The Animations (UKTV Gold), David Benson (Goodnight Sweetheart and One Man, Two Guvnors) and Jack Lane (Wisdom of a Fool and 7 Days) will transport you right back to Walmington.

 

‘Benson and Lane’s two-man Army are a comedy force to be reckoned with.’ ★★★★★ Radio Times

‘Benson & Lane carry it all off beautifully.’ ★★★★ Daily Telegraph

‘Pretty much perfect feat of mimicry.’ The Times

‘Utterly brilliant, the best Dad’s Army recreation I’ve seen.’ Barry Cryer

‘Brilliant! The speed, accuracy and comic timing are breathtaking. I loved it!’ Joan Le Mesurier

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The festival will continue to present a varied and rich programme of events in addition to opera that includes a wide range of talks and ‘in conversation’ events on visual art, culture, history, politics, wellbeing, sport and design as well as jazz, classical and world music performances, family events and comedy. See the full programme here.

With panoramic views that look out over three counties, performance venues include the estate’s medieval chapel and award-winning theatre, with idyllic gardens designed by Chelsea gold medal winner, Rupert Golby. Festival-goers can enjoy outstanding pieces of modern British sculpture throughout the gardens, including works by Antony Gormley, Rachel Whiteread, Allen Jones and Marc Quinn.

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