Paul Levy talks with Colin Alexander and David Leeson about Chamberlain Peace in our Time. “In the last two years, Searchlight Theatre have cast their beam on Noel Coward and most recently on Laurel and Hardy. Both productions received rave reviews and played to full houses. Now a British Prime Minister, who is often regarded as our least effective and most unpopular. This new production asks why. His desire was peace in our time, his legacy was nearly six years of war. The play is set just before his famous radio broadcast to the nation informing Britain that she was at war with Germany. WWII songs are threaded cleverly throughout.”
They also chat about their other show here at the Fringe, Mr Laurel and Mr Hardy, which is back at the Fringe after success last year. “Laurel and Hardy remain the most popular comedy double act of all time, on both sides of the Atlantic. Searchlight are back with their critically acclaimed production which played to full houses last year and gained four and five star reviews. Back for four performances only. Not to be missed. Two loyal stagehands observe their comedy heroes from the wings of the Palace Theatre Manchester – they are in awe of the slapstick giants. They recreate some of their best known songs and classic routines. Warm, affectionate and very, very funny.”
