Dick Barton was the BBC’s first daily radio serial, and ran for over five years and was finally replaced by The Archers. In 1998, Phil Wilmott adapted our hero for the stage, writing this hilarious comedy hit...
Special Agent Dick Barton and his side kicks Snowy and Jock have to overcome the EFIL regime. Its leader-Baron Scarheart has cooked up an evil plan to take over England by replacing the British tea bag with an illegal substance that is able to render its victims powerless.
When Sir Stanley Fritters, the only source who knows the location of Englands tea supplies, suspiciously goes missing his daughter Daphne turns to Dick Barton and his team for help. But Dick Barton has been captured by the evil temptress Marta Heartburn, so it is up to his side kicks Snowy and Jock to stop Scarheart from taking over.
When all is failing and we are about to see a plague of Namibian blood sucking killer ants awake our hero Dick Barton returns to save the day, proving that tap dancing really can save lives! Full of action packed adventure, familiar tunes and hilarious jokes this play provides the perfect accompaniment for the great British cuppa.
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