'Adorable Dora' - Dora Bryan theatre show is coming to Oldham

West End diva Rosemary Ashe is set to pay tribute to Oldham-born and raised national treasure Dora Bryan in 'Adorable Dora' - a theatre show which is heading to the Millgate Arts Centre in Delph on March 3.

It's a special one-woman show - an affectionate tribute to true ‘Oldham Lass’ Dora.

Dora Bryan grew up in Oldham and her long career in theatre, television and films began at the Oldham Repertory Theatre (Coliseum), so it's expected there will be a lot of local interest in the show.

Over nearly eight decades Dora did it all, from pantomime and Carry On to Shakespeare, from Last of the Summer Wine and Ab Fab to Dinner Ladies, and perhaps most importantly her iconic and BAFTA Award winning performance in the film 'A Taste Of Honey'.

She earned the title national treasure in so many ways.

Now that legend is being brought to the life by West End star and Olivier Award nominee Rosemary Ashe (The Phantom of the Opera, The Witches of Eastwick, Mary Poppins) and Paul Knight (42nd Street, Forbidden Broadway), who will take you on a fascinating musical voyage through Dora’s life.

Expect fun, music and laughter with excerpts from Hello Dolly, The Water Gypsies and many more.

The show tells the tale of Dora’s often turbulent life and recreates some of Dora’s best known and best loved theatrical creations.

Adorable Dora is written by Rosemary Ashe, who said: “I’ve always been a huge fan or Dora and during a clear out in Lockdown I discovered an old cassette of hers which inspired me to write the show.

"After months of research into Dora’s life and speaking with many people who had known and worked with her, Adorable Dora was born.

"It’s a privilege to play her and to keep her spirit alive on stage.”

Adorable Dora, directed by Ben Stock with Musical Direction from Paul Knight, has recently played the Fringe, Above the Stag, The Pheasantry and Jermyn Street Theatre to the delight of critics and audience members alike.

Don’t miss your chance to see this extraordinary tribute to one of the comedy greats.

Click here to book your tickets for the Millgate Arts Centre show (no booking fee), or call the box office on 01457 864664 (£2 booking fee per order applies to telephone bookings only).

The price of tickets id £20.50.

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