Lucky Numbers

by Mike Yeaman

Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool

Mike Yeaman’s hilarious and poignant Lottery comedy staged for the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool.

Nana is losing control – her mind is slipping and she’s forced to live with her daughter’s feckless family. When her lucky numbers come up on the national lottery she decides she wants to see some changes made around the place before she’ll hand over the winning ticket.

Cast: Sheila Reid, Michael Starke, Pauline Fleming, Rachel Rae, Chris Crookall, Kris Mochrie, Mike Neary – featuring the ‘Voice of the Balls’, Alan ‘Deadly’ Dedicoat.

Directed by Ken Alexander

Lighting Design by Ian Scott

Sound Design by Kate Harvey

“…full of earthy belly laughs and fantastic one liners!….also some great visual gags… I don’t remember laughing that much in a theatre …laugh (and shed a poignant tear) with the characters on stage….The venue and this production make for a great night out.” Jane Dawson The Public Reviews

“Mike Yeaman’s play is fat with laughs” Liverpool Daily Post

“…both funny and thought provoking… a masterclass in timing and delivery… this is one Lottery show that is well worth buying a ticket for.” The Stage

“Ken Alexander and his cast have created an evening’s entertainment that’s at least five numbers and the Bonus Ball.” Liverpool Echo

Link to trailer: https://youtu.be/kOBxrrkuWTE

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“... (Sheila) Reid certainly has fun playing the crafty, potty-mouthed third ager... Her performance is joyfully on the money... saying that, the cast as a whole give her a gleeful run for her money... slapstick mayhem with a poignant finale...“

Liverpool Echo

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