As I write this bulletin, neither Germany nor Britain and not even Zimbabwe do have a strong and stable government. Not that the absence of leadership is necessarily a problem. Belgium did not have a government at all for 18 months in the early part of this decade and did better than ever during that period.
But never mind politics, we can all sleep a little bit easier knowing the most intense event in the British social calendar lies behind us. I’m obviously talking about the annual (Highly Selective) Remembrance Sunday. Prince Charles had his big day, finally entrusted to put down the wreath at the Cenotaph. Yet not trusted enough not to be stalked by his adoring parents from a nearby balcony. This would be slightly embarrassing for a schoolboy, let alone a 69-year old grown man.
The more facetious amongst us might wonder who exactly the Royal Family actually mourn, seeing the last English royal to die in action was Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.
By sheer coincidence, the status of the Windsors, i.e. are they British, are they German, are they immigrants or are they not, is just one of the issues discussed in Westphalia Is Not An Option.
And as luck would have it, this very show has just been released on DVD. Available HERE.
If this isn’t a seamless link to the perfect Christmas present, I don’t know what is.
Have a great remainder of November and expect another coincidental sales pitch before long, featuring dates for next year’s tour show: GET ON WITH IT.
All the best and see you soon
Henning
April 2025
3rd - Evesham - The Regal
- SOLD OUT
4th - Swindon - Wyvern Theatre - TICKETS
5th - Swindon - Wyvern Theatre - TICKETS
11th - Bath - Forum - TICKETS
12th - Guildford - G Live
- SOLD OUT (Extra show added for 19/10/2025)
24th - Canterbury - Marlowe
- SOLD OUT
25th - Crawley - Hawth - TICKETS
26th - Reading - Hexagon - TICKETS
May 2025
2nd - Ipswich - Regent Theatre - TICKETS
3rd - Cambridge - Corn Exchange - TICKETS
8th - Malvern - Festival Theatre
- SOLD OUT
9th - Shrewsbury - Theatre Severn
- SOLD OUT
10th - Shrewsbury - Theatre Severn
- SOLD OUT
15th - Crewe - Lyceum - TICKETS
16th - Buxton - Opera House - TICKETS
17th - Salford - The Lowry - TICKETS
18th - Nottingham - Theatre Royal - TICKETS
22nd - Yeovil - Westlands - TICKETS
23rd - Weymouth - Pavilion - TICKETS
24th - Poole - Lighthouse - TICKETS
June 2025
6th - Portsmouth - Theatre Royal - TICKETS
7th - Portsmouth - Theatre Royal - TICKETS
September 2025
26th - New Brighton - Floral Pavilion - TICKETS
27th - Cheltenham - Town Hall - TICKETS
28th - Aldershot - Princes Hall - TICKETS
October 2025
2nd - Chatham - Central Hall - TICKETS
3rd - Brighton - Dome - TICKETS
4th - Ramsgate - Granville Theatre - TICKETS
8th - Stafford - Gatehouse - TICKETS
9th - Wrexham - William Aston Hall - TICKETS
10th - Leamington Spa - Royal Spa Centre - TICKETS
11th - Birmingham - Town Hall - TICKETS
19th - Guildford - G Live - TICKETS
24th - Basingstoke - The Anvil - TICKETS
25th - Cardiff - New Theatre - TICKETS
26th - Hayes - Beck Theatre - TICKETS
November 2025
6th - St Albans - Alban Arena
- SOLD OUT
7th - Doncaster - The Cast - TICKETS
8th - Stockport - Plaza - TICKETS
13th - London - Palladium - TICKETS
14th - Aylesbury - Waterside - TICKETS
16th - Southampton - The Mayflower - TICKETS
27th - Newcastle - Tyne Theatre - TICKETS
29th - Middlesbrough - Town Hall - TICKETS
30th - Harrogate - Grand Hall - TICKETS
1st - Weston super Mare - The Playhouse - TICKETS
6th - Dorking - Town Hall - TICKETS
13th - Bradford - St George's Hall - TICKETS
27th - Loughborough - Town Hall - TICKETS
28th - Bedworth - Civic Hall - TICKETS
29th - Wolverhampton - Grand Theatre - TICKETS
