The Last Laugh revives comedy greats with affection at Chichester
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 08:26 · Archive
The Last Laugh, a new play by Paul Hendy, celebrates late 20th-century comedians including Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse.
The Last Laugh is a new play by Paul Hendy at Chichester Festival Theatre, running from November 3-7. It is an affectionate tribute to some of the greatest comedians of the late 20th century: Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper and Bob Monkhouse.
The play is the first production of the Winter 2026 season at the theatre. Reviews have praised its nostalgic celebration of these comedy greats.

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- REVIEW: Why this homage to our comedy greats has the last laugh - in every sense - at Chichester Festival TheatreThe first production of the Winter 2026 season at Chichester Festival Theatre is The Last Laugh, an affectionate tribute to some of the greatest comedians of the late 20th century – Eric Morecambe, Tommy Cooper, and Bob Monkhouse.Sussex Express · 4 Nov, 07:57
- REVIEW: The Last Laugh revives comedy greats with affection & nostalgiaREVIEW: The Last Laugh, a new play by Paul Hendy, Chichester Festival Theatre, November 3-7.Chichester Observer · 3 Nov, 22:49
In this story: The Last Laugh · Chichester Festival Theatre · Eric Morecambe · Tommy Cooper · Bob Monkhouse · Paul Hendy
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