Comedian and actor Les Dennis will join the cast of West End show Only Fools and Horses: The Musical, playing the loveable role of Grandad from 3rd October 2022<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspired by the beloved TV show of the same name, the musical has extended its acclaimed run at London\u2019s Theatre Royal Haymarket, which will now end\u00a07th January 2023<\/strong>. Tickets are on sale here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the original BBC series, Lennard Pearce originated the role of Grandad, before his death in 1984 and his on-screen replacement by Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield).<\/p>\n

Les Dennis said: \u201cI am so excited to be playing Grandad in Only Fools and Horses: The Musical. Like everyone else, I would tune in weekly to watch the hilarious exploits of the Trotters and would laugh and cry in equal measure. It was both funny and touching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cJim Sullivan and Paul Whitehouse have written a wonderful show that beautifully recreates that feel-good era of British comedy. I can\u2019t wait to join the hugely talented cast and be a part of it. Lovely jubbly!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

The official synopsis for the musical reads: \u201cJoin the Trotter family as they take a trip back to 1989, where it\u2019s all kicking off in Peckham.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There are \u201cmusical contributions from Chas n Dave, the beloved theme tune as you\u2019ve never heard it before and an array of brand-new songs full of character and cockney charm.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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