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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lauren Morris

Mr Bean is coming to the West End. Here’s everything we know

  • Comedian Rowan Atkinson is returning to the West End with a new show titled Rowan Live, which will see him revisit some of his most famous sketches and roles.
  • The 71-year-old actor will reunite with Blackadder co-writers Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, as well as composer Howard Goodall.
  • “It is 40 years since I last did a comedy sketch show in the West End,” he said in a statement shared by The Guardian .
  • Atkinson teased the show in video shared to social media, in which he was seen digging out his old costumes.
  • Rowan Live will run for a limited 30 performances at London's Gillian Lynne Theatre from 8 February to 13 March.

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