Billy Pearce

Fri 6 Jun 2014

Location: Guildhall Theatre

This show is suitable for ages 16+
Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes - approximate, including any interval(s).

Age 16

About the event

National treasure and much loved comedian Billy Pearce.

National treasure, and without doubt one of Britain's most talented and best loved comedians, Billy Pearce emerged from the fertile talent fields of Butlins in the mid 1980's. Billy has won just about every comedy award going, including a British Comedy Award, Solo Comedian of the Year, and Best Television Comedy Newcomer at the London Palladium.

Billy, who was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, first came to National prominence when he appeared in Central TV’s top talent show 'New Faces', winning his heat and qualifying for the final. His impact was immediate and he was quickly snapped up for stage and TV appearances, culminating with his first series for BBC television, 'You Gotta Be Joking'.

In 1993, Billy was honoured to be chosen to host The Children's Royal Variety Performance screened by the BBC. In total, Billy has performed in Five children’s Royal Variety shows and Three Royal Variety shows. During the mid 1980's and early 1990s, he appeared on TV shows such as Tonight at the London Palladium, Through the Keyhole, Blankety Blank, Talking Telephone Numbers, and You Bet.

When variety fell out of fashion in the 1990s, with the rise of alternative comedy, Billy found a niche in family-friendly panto while keeping the razor-sharp wit needed to entertain adult-only audiences.

There are few stages upon which Billy has not appeared. He's broken Box Office records at a number of National Theatres including his Summer season at the Blackpool Grand Theatre, and his Christmas panto appearance at the Bradford Alhambra, where the Theatre took a bank busting £1.3 Million. Billy even trod the boards of Musical Theatre appearing alongside Jimmy Osmond in the smash hit musical 'Boogie Nights'. He followed this by having a stint as narrator in the 'Rocky Horror Show'. A fine actor, Billy has also appeared on numerous shows, including ITV's 'Heartbeat' and the award winning BBC drama 'The Street'.

With over 4 decades in the entertainment business, Billy Pearce has somehow managed to outlast most of his contemporaries, and continues to be one of the Nation’s best loved comedians.

Please note; this show is for adults only.

 

 

Prices & Offers

£18.50