The Ukulele Man: The Story of George Formby
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The fascinating and often hilarious true story of Britain’s greatest wartime comedian and ukulele virtuoso. Stretching from the battlefields of Europe to the furthest corners of the Empire, this is the story of a man who was banned by the BBC before being declared insane by his wife, yet went on to become the UK’s highest-paid film star of the post-war era. Rising young singer/actor/dancer Marcel Cole perfectly embodies Formby, channeling the comic's cheerful persona and winning charm. Joined onstage by his real-life mother Katie Cole, Marcel leads audiences through Formby’s eventful life with catchy music, performing beloved hits such as 'When I’m Cleaning Windows' and 'Leaning on a Lamp Post', amongst many others. A must-see for lovers of nostalgia, history and good old-fashioned singalongs! Followed by an optional two course traditional post-war British banquet of bangers and mash, and the famous pudding known as spotted dick!Date
Thursday 17 July 2025 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
The Playhouse Hotel
123 Queen Street, Barraba NSW 2347
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