Dad's Army

The stage show

In 1975 Dad's Army transferred to the stage as a revue, with songs, familiar scenes from the show, and individual "turns" for cast members. Most of the principal cast transferred with it, with the exception of John Laurie (he was replaced by Hamish Roughead).

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Dad's Army: A Nostalgic Music and Laughter Show of Britain's Finest Hour opened at Billingham in Cleveland on September 4, 1975 for a two-week tryout. After cuts and revisions, the show transferred to London's West End and opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre on October 2, 1975. On the opening night there was a surprise appearance by Chesney Allen, singing the old Flanagan and Allen song Hometown with Arthur Lowe.

Related Topics:
Billingham - Cleveland - September 4 - 1975 - West End - Shaftesbury Theatre - October 2 - Chesney Allen - Flanagan and Allen

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The show ran in the West End until February 1976, disrupted twice by bomb scares, and then toured the country until September 4, 1976. Clive Dunn was replaced for half the tour by Jack Haig (David Croft's original first choice for the role of Corporal Jones on television).

Related Topics:
1976 - September 4 - Jack Haig

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