{"id":27502,"date":"2022-12-20T15:21:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-20T14:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1758469"},"modified":"2022-12-20T18:35:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T17:35:48","slug":"paul-whitehouse-returns-as-grandad-in-only-fools-and-horses-the-musical","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/paul-whitehouse-returns-as-grandad-in-only-fools-and-horses-the-musical\/","title":{"rendered":"Paul Whitehouse returns as Grandad in Only Fools and Horses The Musical"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Laura Wybrow\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 20 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>Bonnet De Douche! Would you believe Paul Whitehouse is returning to Only Fools and Horses The Musical from 9th January 2023?<\/p>\n<p>The Welsh actor, writer and comedian, known for his roles in the BBC sketch The Fast Show and factual comedy series Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, will reprise his role as Grandad in Only Fools and Horse The Musical, taking over the role from television presenter and comedian Les Dennis.<\/p>\n<p>Based on John Sullivan\u2019s iconic television show, Only Fools and Horses The Musical follows Peckham lads Del Boy, Rodney and Grandad. Journey back in time to 1989, and follow the Trotter family on their escapades.<\/p>\n<p>With musical contributions from London rock duo Chas \u2018n\u2019 Dave, you\u2019ll hear the beloved theme tune with a brand-new twist, as well as original songs full of cockney charm.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about re-joining the musical, Whitehouse said: \u201cI can\u2019t wait to be back in Grandad\u2019s armchair next year after a bit of a break \u2014 many thanks to Les Dennis who\u2019s been keeping it warm for me! It\u2019s incredible to still be playing to packed houses week in, week out and I\u2019m thrilled that the show is extending the run yet again. Mange tout!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Only Fools and Horses The Musical promises to be a truly cushty night out that only a 42 carat plonker would miss. Here\u2019s how you can snap up tickets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.lovetheatre.com\/shows\/only-fools-and-horses-the-musical-tickets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\"><strong>Buy Only Fools and Horses The Musical tickets from \u00a321 at LOVEtheatre<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information about Only Fools and Horses The Musical, visit <a href=\"\/\/onlyfoolsmusical.com\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">Only Fools and Horses The Musical<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Only Fools and Horses The Musical: when and where is the West End performance showing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Only Fools and Horses The Musical was originally supposed to conclude its run at the start of 2023. But following the announcement that Whitehouse will be reprising the role of Grandad, the critically acclaimed musical is extending its run until 29th April 2023, with Whitehouse taking over from Dennis on 9th January 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Caroline Jay Ranger\u2019s musical has been seen by over 700,000 people since it was first performed on the West End.<\/p>\n<p>Only Fools and Horses The Musical resides at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. Theatre Royal Haymarket is equal distances from Piccadilly Circus and Charing Cross stations, with the former connected to the Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines, and the latter offering Southeastern services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.lovetheatre.com\/shows\/only-fools-and-horses-the-musical-tickets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\"><strong>Buy Only Fools and Horses The Musical tickets from \u00a321 at LOVEtheatre<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you a fan of the theatre? Take a look at the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/going-out\/tickets\/best-west-end-shows\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">best theatre shows in London<\/a>, and here\u2019s <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/going-out\/tickets\/how-to-get-cheap-theatre-tickets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">how to get cheap theatre tickets<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to get tickets for Only Fools and Horses The Musical<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Tickets for Only Fools and Horses The Musical are on sale right now at LOVEtheatre, and seats start from just \u00a321.<\/p>\n<p>Les Dennis will play the role of Grandad up until 9th January 2023, then Paul Whitehouse will take over. So if you have a preferred comedian, keep this in mind when booking tickets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/www.lovetheatre.com\/shows\/only-fools-and-horses-the-musical-tickets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\"><strong>Buy Only Fools and Horses The Musical tickets from \u00a321 at LOVEtheatre<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay up to date with our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/going-out\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Going Out<\/a> section for latest theatre releases like <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/going-out\/tickets\/a-little-life-tickets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">A Little Life tickets<\/a> and <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/going-out\/tickets\/the-pillowman-tickets\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">The Pillowman tickets<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Laura Wybrow Published: Tuesday, 20 December 2022 at 12:00 am Bonnet De Douche! Would you believe Paul Whitehouse is returning to Only Fools and Horses The Musical from 9th January 2023? 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Would you believe Paul Whitehouse is returning to Only Fools and Horses The Musical from 9th January 2023? 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