Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury
Jeff Merrifield
Seabright
09 Nov 10 to 12 Nov 10
Everyman Theatre
This warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads’ lead singer explores the highs and lows of Ian Dury’s extraordinary career and inspirational life story. Featuring many of his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.
It's a decade since Ian Dury’s untimely death and yet the fascination with the man and his music shows no signs of abating.
But the actor playing the musician in an acclaimed story of his life, Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury – due at the Everyman next month – admits he isn’t on his top 10 playlist.
Liverpool Echo
It’s surely not often that king of slapstick Sir Norman Wisdom has been compared to Ian Dury.
But the man playing the former leader of the Blockheads in the touring show, Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury, feels they have something in common.
Liverpool Daily Post