A SHOW celebrating the life of the legendary entertainer Tommy Cooper is playing at Darlington Civic Theatre on September 24.

West End star Daniel Taylor takes the lead in The Tommy Cooper Show which features a talented supporting cast and classic Cooper jokes.

Gareth Jones stars as Miff Ferrie, Tommy’s long suffering agent and manager along with Sharon Byatt as Tommy’s wife Gwen Cooper.

Organisers claim that between the story, the gags and the magic, and Mr Taylor’s captivating portrayal of showbusiness legend Tommy Cooper, this promises to be a very special show.

The production also has the blessing of Tommy’s estate, and his daughter Vicky.

Tickets cost from £14 and are available from the Civic Theatre Box Office on 01325-486555 or visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk