Rowan Atkinson Will Bring Mr Bean, Blackadder and More to London’s West End in New Show ‘Rowan Live’
The 30-show run will bring back his best-known characters and new material written with Richard Curtis and Ben Elton.
- Rowan Atkinson will return to London's West End after 40 years with his new solo show, 'Rowan Live,' running for 30 performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from February 8 to March 13, 2027.
- Atkinson is reuniting with long-time collaborators Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, and Howard Goodall to create the production. He said it would be "fun to perform again the sketches that began it all" alongside new material written for the show.
- Iconic characters including Mr. Bean, Blackadder, and Gerald the Gorilla will appear alongside new sketches, highlighting Atkinson's "unique blend of physical comedy and impeccable timing" in live performance.
- Priority booking opens at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, on the show's website, with public ticket sales beginning at 12 p.m. the same day for the limited engagement.
- Richard Curtis, who first saw Atkinson perform in 1976, said the actor's "unique accuracy and comic genius is still there for all to see," underscoring the rarity of this live engagement.
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Rowan Atkinson to revive Mr Bean and Blackadder after decades-long hiatus in new show
Rowan Atkinson is set to revive Mr Bean and Blackadder after a decades-long hiatus.The 71-year-old comedian will reprise the two iconic characters, along with others from his career, in a new West End show, Rowan Live.Mr Atkinson will perform both past sketches and new material in the show, which will have a limited run of 30 performances.In a statement, he said: "It is 40 years since I last did a comedy sketch show in the West End. TRENDING St…
Best known for his iconic character Mr. Bean, British actor Rowan Atkinson is returning to the stage after more than a decade of hiatus with his first comedy show in London's West End in 40 years, PA Media/DPA reports. The 71-year-old award-winning actor will take to the stage at London's Gillian Lynne Theatre next year. The show combines new sketches and some of the actor's most iconic comedic roles, BTA reports.
British actor and comedian Rowan Atkinson, known worldwide for his roles in Mr. Bean and Blackadder, will return to the West End with a new comedy show. “Rowan Live” will run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London for 30 performances from 8 February to 13 March 2027. The programme will feature some of his most popular sketches and characters, as well as new material specially prepared for this return. For Rowan Atkinson, this is a return to the …
ROWAN Atkinson has announced a new show "Rowan Live" in the West End, in which he will revive legendary characters such as Mr. Bean and the Black Adder.
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