3-5 November 2011

Yet another exciting adaptation from Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy (MKTOC), the television comedy classic Steptoe and Son is being showcased on the Chrysalis' stage! MKTOC introduce three episodes: The Bird, The Desperate Hours and Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning.

About this production...

The television episodes of Steptoe and Son are currently being adapted to the stage by Ray Galton, Alan Simpson and MKTOC's very own David Pibworth, in association with Tessa Le Bars Management. This production will be an exciting showcase for the adapted scripts, which are available for performance to other groups on application. The three episodes in each performance are...

The Bird

Albert thinks Harold is going out at night too much and persuades him to bring his new girlfirend home for supper. Harold, against his better judgement, agrees!

The Desperate Hours

Two escaped convicts, the same age as father and son, take refuge in the Steptoe household.

Oh, What A Beautiful Mourning

Albert's eldest brother dies. The entire Steptoe family are united for the funeral.

Written by Galton and Simpson, adapted for the stage by David Pibworth.

You can find out more about the project to adapt the Steptoe and Son scripts to the stage and how to get the rights to perform them yourself by visiting the Classic Comedy Scripts website.

Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy...

Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy (MKTOC) was formed in 2003 with the aim to put on comedy productions of the highest possible standard. In recent years they've specialised in producing stage adaptations of well-known and popular TV comedies. They continue to work on several exciting projects to bring audiences some of the best comedy ever written. MKTOC represents and encompasses the comedy band, the Bolivian Sunshine Dogs, murder mystery entertainment in the form Die Laughing, the popular comedy improvisation group, Whose Turn? and runs the Olney Drama Club for 8 to 17 year olds.

Box Office

Tickets can be purchased by visiting Milton Keynes Theatre of Comedy's website.

Alternatively, phone 0845 2410967.

Concessionary rates apply to senior citizens, under 16s and students.

Seats are not allocated.

Group buy offer: Buy 10 tickets and receive an additional ticket free!