Dad’s Army Radio Show to make its West End debut!
The nation’s favourite sitcom will make its West End debut at the Duchess Theatre on 16 June with more dates across the UK
Two actors, two microphones, over 25 characters – and lots of sound effects! Dad’s Army Radio Show brings Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.
Three episodes of the popular sitcom – adapted for radio for the very first time – are hilariously and lovingly enacted on stage by just two master performers – complete with sound effects, vintage music and all your favourite Perry and Croft characters and catchphrases.
Now following several national tours and sold-out seasons at the Fringe, Dad’s Army Radio Show, starring David Benson (Goodnight Sweetheart and One Man, Two Guvnors) and Jack Lane (Wisdom of a Fool and 7 Days), who both worked as voice cast on Dad’s Army: The Animations on UKTV Gold, will make its debut in the West End – for one night only – at the Duchess Theatre on Monday June 16 as part of a major 2025 UK tour.
The tour coincides with the 80th anniversary of VE day with celebrations planned across the country from 8 -11 May.
The original television episodes newly minted for Dad’s Army Radio Show national tour 2025 are:
The Love of Three Oranges
A church bazaar is organised for the “Comforts for the Troops Fund”. Hodges intends to auction three oranges, and Capt. Mainwaring is determined to get hold of one for Mrs Mainwaring.
The Miser’s Hoard
When Frazer is revealed to have a secret stash of gold sovereigns, Mainwaring believes he must hand them over for safe keeping.
The Making of Private Pike
Pike borrows Mainwairing’s staff car to drive his new girlfriend to the cinema in Eastgate. On the way back, however, and nine miles from Walmington, it runs out of petrol.
Creative team:
Daniel Barnes Sound Designer.
Presented by Jack Lane and Something For The Weekend
Ian Lavender (1946 – 2024)
The tour is dedicated to the memory of Ian Lavender, the last surviving member of the original Dad’s Army cast, who died last year.
Tickets to DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW
Additional information
Booking until
16 June 2025
Show Times
7.30pm
Running Time
1hr 50mins including an interval
Theatre
Duchess Theatre
Age Recommendation
Parental Guidance advised
Access Performances
TBC
Dad’s Army Radio Show
2025 UK Tour listings
Saturday 26 April
Hedge End, The Berry Theatre
Sunday 27 April
Saffron Walden, Saffron Hall
Friday 2 May
Beckenham, St George’s
Sunday 4 May
Hever Castle, The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Kent
Wednesday 7 May
Hemel Hempstead, Old Town Hall
Sunday 11 May
Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre
Wednesday 14 May
Billingham, Forum
Thursday 15 May
Newark, Palace Theatre
Friday 16 May
Salford
The Lowry
Sunday 18 May
Brighton, Open Air Theatre
Monday 26 May
Perth, Festival of the Arts
Thursday 29 May
Kent, Hemsted Park, Benenden
Friday 30 May
Gorleston Pavilion
Tuesday 3 June
Wakefield, Theatre Royal
Wednesday 4 June
Mansfield, Palace Theatre
Friday 6 June
Bishop’s Stortford, South Mill Arts
Thursday 19 June
Spalding, South Holland Centre
Friday 20 June
Market Harborough, Nevill Holt Festival
Tuesday 24 June
Lichfield, Garrick
Thursday 26 June
Kendal, Brewery Arts
Friday 27 & Saturday 28 June
Scarborough, Stephen Joseph Theatre
Wednesday 2 July
Milton Keynes, The Stables
Sunday 6 July
Weymouth Pavilion
Wednesday 9 July
Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn
