Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show
Actor Rowan Atkinson is returning to the West End stage for a limited 30-performance run titled 'Rowan Live'. The show will feature a mix of new material and classic sketches from his iconic characters, including Mr. Bean and Blackadder.
Why it matters
Atkinson is a significant cultural figure in British comedy, and his return to the stage after 40 years is a notable event in the theater and entertainment industry.
‘I thought it would be fun to perform again the sketches that began it all’ … Rowan Atkinson ‘I thought it would be fun to perform again the sketches that began it all’ … Rowan Atkinson Stage Rowan Atkinson to bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and more to West End in new show The actor will perform famous TV sketches – as well as new material created with Richard Curtis, Ben Elton and Howard Goodall – in Rowan Live, which opens in February
Prefer the Guardian on Google Rowan Atkinson will return to the stage next year to play Blackadder, Mr Bean and other comic characters from across his career in a West End show, Rowan Live. The production, which will have a short run of 30 performances, is to feature new routines as well as his famous sketches from TV shows including Not the Nine O’Clock News.
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