ANTON BENSON PRODUCTIONS LTD PRESENTS
TV STARS DIANE KEEN AND GRAHAM COLE
TO TOUR IN BITTERSWEET COMEDY
YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD
Following a celebrated critical response at 2014’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Steve Wood’s debut play, You’re Never
Too Old – a wry comedy for two actors of a certain age - marks its first UK tour this autumn when it opens at the
Yeovil Octagon on September 11th 2015.
Diane Keen (best known for her roles as Fliss Hawthorne in The Cuckoo Waltz, Jenny Burden in The Ruth Rendell
Mysteries and Julia Parsons in the long-running BBC soap Doctors) and Graham Cole famed for his role as PC Tony
Stamp in the long-running drama The Bill star in this one-act bittersweet comedy that examines relationships,
loneliness and humanity.
When Tommy and Ada meet on a park bench it is all too clear they are from very different backgrounds; but as they
begin to confide secrets and recount memories, could this be the start of something special for such an unlikely pair?
The story that emerges is sad, funny and bittersweet. Steve Wood’s script is subtle, full of telling detail and delightful
turns of phrase that bring to mind Alan Bennett or Victoria Wood. Danusia Iwaszko directs this charming two-hander
for Anton Benson Productions Ltd.
Diane Keen has been a household name and popular fixture on British television for many years, starring in such comedy
shows such as THE CUCKOO WALTZ, RINGS ON THEIR FINGERS and YOU MUST BE THE HUSBAND with Tim Brooke Taylor
and FOXY LADY. Diane has appeared in numerous television programmes including the acclaimed SANDBAGGERS,
SHILLINGBURY TALES, SEPTEMBER SONG, RUTH RENDELL MYSTERIES, BROOKSIDE and DOCTORS. She has also guest starred
in many shows such as, THE PROFESSIONALS, TAGGERT, MINDER, A TOUCH OF FROST, TRUE CRIME and most recently NEW
TRICKS. Diane has also guest starred in many light entertainment shows including BRUCE MEETS THE GIRLS, THE TWO
RONNIES and as special guest star in THE MORECAMBE AND WISE SHOW. Diane's films include HERE WE GO ROUND THE
MULBERRY BUSH, THE SWEENEY MOVIE (awarded Most Promising Newcomer), THIRTEEN AT DINNER, SILVER DREAM
RACER, SLEEPS SIX, JUDAS AND JESUS and most recently NOWHERE IN AFRICA. Diane's credits include many stage
performances including a season at the Bristol Old Vic and tours of SAME TIME NEXT YEAR, LADYBIRD, THE VAGINA
MONOLOGUES and most recently, THE SMALL HAND.
Graham Cole’s many theatre credits include: SUDDENLY AT HOME (UK Tour); TOM FOOLERY (Dylan Thomas Theatre);
PYGMALION and CALAMITY JANE (Belgrade Theatre, Coventry); Pilate in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (New Wolsey, Ipswich);
Tony in ABIGAIL'S PARTY, WAIT UNTIL DARK, Ernst Ludwig in CABARET, Schuppanzigh/Harliquinade in BLACK COMEDY,
Scanlon in ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST and Alan in BOYS IN THE BAND (all at the Swansea Grand); Lawrence
Redding in MURDER AT THE VICARAGE and John Christow in THE HOLLOW (UK Tours) and Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL
(Lichfield Garrick Theatre) and most recently General Waverley in A WHITE CHRISTMAS (Festival Theatre Edinburgh).
Graham has made many Television appearances. He is most well known for playing the part of PC Tony Stamp in the long
running show THE BILL. His other credits include: SECRET ARMY, BLAKES 7, DR WHO, NOEL'S HOUSE PARTY, LAW & ORDER:
UK, and most recently DOCTORS. Films include: THE USUAL CHILDREN; THE HAUNTING OF HARRY PAYNE and BROTHERS IN
LAW.
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YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD - AUTUMN 2015 TOUR DATES
11-Sep
YEOVIL OCTAGON (PREVIEW)
7:30PM
www.octagon-theatre.co.uk
14-Sep
PETERBOROUGH KEY
7:30PM
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
15-Sep
PETERBOROUGH KEY
7.30PM
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
16-Sep
PETERBOROUGH KEY
2.30PM, 7.30PM
www.vivacity-peterborough.com
17-Sep
CHESTERFIELD POMEGRANATE
7:30PM
www.pomegranatetheatre.co.uk
18-Sep
CHESTERFIELD POMEGRANATE
7:30PM
www.pomegranatetheatre.co.uk
19-Sep
CHESTERFIELD POMEGRANATE
3PM, 7:30PM
www.pomegranatetheatre.co.uk
21-Sep
BLACKBURN THWAITES EMPIRE
8PM
www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk
22-Sep
STOCKPORT PLAZA
7:30PM
www.stockportplaza.co.uk
23-Sep
STOCKPORT PLAZA
2:30PM, 7:30PM
www.stockportplaza.co.uk
24-Sep
STOCKPORT PLAZA
7:30PM
www.stockportplaza.co.uk
26-Sep
NORTHWICH GRANGE
8PM
www.thegrangetheatre.com
27-Sep
NORTHWICH GRANGE
3PM, 8PM
www.thegrangetheatre.com
29-Sep
CLACTON ON SEA WESTCLIFF
7.30PM
www.westcliffclacton.co.uk
01-Oct
LOWESTOFT MARINA
8PM
www.marinatheatre.co.uk
02-Oct
LOWESTOFT MARINA
8PM
www.marinatheatre.co.uk
03-Oct
LOWESTOFT MARINA
3PM, 8PM
www.marinatheatre.co.uk
05-Oct
BASILDON TOWNGATE
8PM
www.towngatetheatre.co.uk
06-Oct
BASILDON TOWNGATE
8PM
www.towngatetheatre.co.uk
07-Oct
CROYDON FAIRFIELD HALLS
2.30PM, 7.30PM
www.fairfield.co.uk
13-Oct
BRADFORD THEATRES STUDIO
8PM
14-Oct
BRADFORD THEATRES STUDIO
3PM, 8PM
www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
20-Oct
DERBY LIVE GUILDHALL
7.30PM
www.derbylive.co.uk
21-Oct
DERBY LIVE GUILDHALL
2.30PM, 7.30PM
www.derbylive.co.uk
22-Oct
DONCASTER CAST
7.30PM
www.castindoncaster.com
23-Oct
DONCASTER CAST
7.30PM
www.castindoncaster.com
24-Oct
DONCASTER CAST
7.30PM
www.castindoncaster.com
26-Oct
LANCASTER GRAND
7.30PM
www.lancastergrand.co.uk
27-Oct
ST ANNES LOWTHER PAVILLION
7.30pm
www.lowtherpavilion.co.uk
28-Oct
RUNCORN BRINDEY
2.30PM, 7.30PM
www.thebrindley.org.uk
29-Oct
MIDDLETON ARENA
7.30PM
www.link4life.org/whats-on/middleton-arena
30-Oct
BURNLEY MECHANICS
7.30PM
www.burnleymechanics.co.uk
03-Nov
MOLD CLWYD THEATRE
7.30PM
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
04-Nov
MOLD CLWYD THEATRE
7.30PM
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
05-Nov
MOLD CLWYD THEATRE
7.30PM
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
06-Nov
MOLD CLWYD THEATRE
EASTBOURNE DEVONSHIRE
PARK
EASTBOURNE DEVONSHIRE
PARK
EASTBOURNE DEVONSHIRE
PARK
EASTBOURNE DEVONSHIRE
PARK
EASTBOURNE DEVONSHIRE
PARK
7.30PM
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk
7.30PM
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
2.30PM, 7.30PM
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
7.30PM
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
7.30PM
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
2.30PM, 7.30PM
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
10-Nov
11-Nov
12-Nov
13-Nov
14-Nov
www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
Anton Benson Productions Ltd is a Manchester based theatrical production company specialising in family entertainment.
Anton started his career in the industry at Bill Kenwright Ltd. Here, Anton spent time in every department, learning all
aspects of the trade before taking up the position of Production Executive. It was in this role that Anton oversaw a roster of
West End and touring shows. During his time at Kenwright’s, Anton also independently produced his first professional
pantomime at The Grange Theatre in 2011. Four record breaking seasons later and the annual Northwich pantomime is
now a staple of Anton Benson Productions’ calendar. December 2015 will see the production move to its new home at
Northwich Memorial Court. Anton now produces a wide range of shows including pantomime, drama, musicals, variety,
comedy and children’s theatre. Anton takes pride in all of his shows and is looking forward to an extensive 2015/2016
season which includes Get Your Own Back: Live! with Dave Benson Phillips, pantomime productions of Snow White and Jack
and the Beanstalk, a national tour of Amanda Whittington’s Be My Baby, children’s show Hubbard’s Cupboards, Easter
panto Beauty and the Beast and this forthcoming tour of Steve Wood’s You’re Never Too Old.
Anton’s independent producer credits include: Hubbard’s Cupboards (Northwest tour 2015, Heywood Civic 2014 and
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014); Cinderella 2014, Aladdin 2013, Sleeping Beauty 2012 and Jack and the Beanstalk 2011
(Grange Theatre, Northwich); Aladdin (2014 national tour); You’re Never Too Old (Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds 2014
and Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014); Autumn Fallin’ (Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2014); Children’s Variety Adventure (national
tour 2014); Alice in Wonderland (Heywood Civic 2014).