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Jan 23 2024

Ricky Tomlinson Returns to the Stage

Ricky Tomlinson Returns to the Stage in Irish Annie's Musical Play

The brand-new version of the show written by Asa Murphy will be directed by Stephen Fletcher

Catherine Rice and Asa Murphy also star in comedy celebrating the best of Irish culture touring the UK and Ireland in Spring 2024

Actor and comedian, Ricky Tomlinson returns to the stage in Spring to tour in a popular musical comedy that celebrates the best of Irish culture. It has also been announced that Stephen Fletcher will direct the new version of Irish Annie’s, which has brand-new songs and scenes written by Asa Murphy.

The Irish Annie’s tour will commence close to the St Patricks Day celebrations at the William Aston Hall in Wrexham on Monday 11th March and will visit a further 25 venues across England, Scotland, Wales, the show will premiere in Ireland, visiting 5 venues across the country. Tickets for all venues are on sale and selling fast!

Irish Annie’s is a celebration of Irish culture, from the music to the comedy, featuring a live 5-piece band The Shenanigans.  Meet landlady Annie and her regular madcap customers for a fun night out of comedy, music and mayhem, featuring original tracks written for the show by Asa Murphy, along with your all-time favourite Irish tunes including Galway Shawl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, Whiskey In The Jar, Danny Boy and many more.

The evening promises to have the audience laughing, singing, and dancing the night away.