STOP!... You're Killing Me

STOP!… You’re Killing Me

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Hambledon Productions

hambledon_productions

Theatre production company specialising in new writing and classic comedy. #STOPplay @tommycooperjlt and #HancocksHalfHour

#STOPplay MEET THE CAST - JAMES BURGESS 🎭 Jame

#STOPplay MEET THE CAST - JAMES BURGESS 🎭

James is a regular Hambledon performer and we can't wait to be working with again on this silly detective spoof.

Less than a month until our tour begins. We'll be visiting @louthriverheadtheatre @broadbenttheatre @meridalecentre @thelanternsheff @bawtryphoenix_theatre @embassyskegness @grimsbycentralhall_ @lincoln_jazz_cafe and many more.

Link in bio for full details.

#STOPplay MEET THE CAST - JOHN HEWER John is bac

#STOPplay
MEET THE CAST - JOHN HEWER

John is back in the role of Private Investigator Sam Sloan, evoking such detective greats as Marlowe and Columbo!

Don't miss this hilarious ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ show as it returns for a limited July tour.

Visiting @louthriverheadtheatre @sleafordtheatre @broadbenttheatre @grimsbycentralhall_ @leadenhamhall @lincoln_jazz_cafe @meridalecentre @bawtryphoenix_theatre @thelanternsheff @embassyskegness and more.

Link in bio for further info.

MEET THE CAST No. 1 - NATALIE CLARK "STOP!... You

MEET THE CAST No. 1 - NATALIE CLARK

"STOP!... You're Killing Me"
The Film Noir Spoof by John Hewer
East Midlands Tour | July 2025
www.hambledonproductions.com

Natalie joins us from starring as Gerald Grainger in Louth Playgoers' production of 'The Vicar of Dibley' and the hit comedy 'Bev's Baps' (Hambledon Productions/LRT).

Follow our socials for more cast announcements.

Dates and booking at www.hambledonproductions.com.

@natsallfolks @louthriverheadtheatre @sleafordtheatre @leadenhamhall @bawtryphoenix_theatre @grimsbycentralhall_ @broadbenttheatre @meridalecentre @thisiscaistor @alford_town_promo @lincoln_jazz_cafe @thelanternsheff

Do you wanna have fun, fun, fun? How's about a few

Do you wanna have fun, fun, fun?
How's about a few laughs, laughs, laughs?
We can show you a... GOOD TIME

All tickets are now live for #STOPplay! The film noir murder mystery spoof that'll have you in creases.

Visiting @louthriverheadtheatre @sleafordtheatre @broadbenttheatre @grimsbycentralhall_ @embassyskegness @meridalecentre @bawtryphoenix_theatre @lincoln_jazz_cafe @thelanternsheff

Ticket link in bio.

Gotta love some time with old friends to chat it a

Gotta love some time with old friends to chat it all out and re-focus the mind ❤️ Thanks @cjpvocal and @sophieec97 ❤️ Had a brilliant London weekend!! Now, back to work, fresh-faced and excited for all that lies ahead... #TommyCooper #cruise #STOPplay #GBBO #SpikeMilligan #RonnieBarker #panto #theatreproducer #actor #writer #classiccomedy

Some set pieces can only be painted outside.... #

Some set pieces can only be painted outside....

#STOPplay #whodunnit #murdermystery #crime #detective #spoof

Just One More Thing.... Carry On meets Columbo wi

Just One More Thing....

Carry On meets Columbo with a heavy dash of Naked Gun and Marx Bros. senses of humour, in this relentlessly funny, off-the-wall parody of 1940s film noir.

Tour dates now announced. Booking and info via link in bio.

Cast TBA.

#CarryOnFilms #HumphreyBogart #TheNakedGun #MarxBrothers #Columbo #PeterFalk #filmnoir #theatretour #Lincolnshire #detective #whodunnit

NEXT SHOW!! #WarOfTheWorlds meets dark comedy #Wor

If you know, you know... #SidJames #PeggyMount #s

If you know, you know...

#SidJames #PeggyMount #sitcom

Rehearsals are underway for @danielblacow premier

Rehearsals are underway for @danielblacow premier play #WorldsAtWar, being staged at @theblueroomlincoln on 10th May 7.30pm.

A darkly comic thriller, it's a punchy, provocative, tense script with a large scope for big laughs, some physical comedy and a good dollop of heart.

You can see why I was attracted to it!

Be lovely to see you there xx

Back at @ludlowassemblyrooms #Ludlow with our accl

Back at @ludlowassemblyrooms #Ludlow with our acclaimed #TommyCooper show. 4pm 1hr deep dive into the magic and mirth of Britain's all-time favourite comedian.

Don't miss out!

CASTING CALLOUT 📢 Lincs/South Yorks based acto

CASTING CALLOUT 📢

Lincs/South Yorks based actors. We'd love to hear from you!

Audition pieces available via our website (link in bio).
Open auditions in Louth (30/04) and Lincoln (01/05).

We're also accepting self-tapes (sent to admin@hambledonproductions.com by 27/04).

We're also listed on @themandynetwork @backstagecast and @castingcallback

Thanks all! Going to be epic!

#audition #casting #castingcall #castingcallout

Well, yesterday took a turn, I must admit 🤣🤣

Well, yesterday took a turn, I must admit 🤣🤣

Although I didn't win the auction for Tommy Cooper's fezzes at yesterday's auction at @johntaylorslouth, I did manage to deliver a couple of classic Cooper jokes on @bbclooknorth and "share the sofa" with Peter Levy.

John Hewer
Entertainer

Exactly what it says on my marriage certificate 😊😊

#TommyCooper #fez #BBCNews

Congratulations to @jez_ashberry Jerry, @ljzturner

Congratulations to @jez_ashberry Jerry, @ljzturner @bianca.hutchings Harry, David, Anita and all the company at @commongroundtheatreco for the cracking show #TheFather down at @broadbenttheatre .

While I couldn't make it along personally, I DID see a very late rehearsal, and was blown away by the story, the performances and the sheer theatricality of it.

So, yeah, if you're not coming to see me in #Aladdin (wink,wink) or fancy doubling up on nights out this weekend, definitely check this one out.

Just to clarify, I'm the geezer on the far left 🤣

Loving every minute down at @louthriverheadtheatre for the Easter pantomime of #Aladdin. Joyous times! Tickets are shifting to limited availability across the six performances (Wed-Sun this week, plus matinee on Sat) so come along, everyone, for family fun traditional panto.

CASTING CALLOUT 🎭‼️ We're looking for 1M,

CASTING CALLOUT 🎭‼️

We're looking for 1M, 1F and 1F/M to join our company for the July Lincs/South Yorks tour of the detective spoof 'STOP!... You're Killing Me'.

We're open to submissions, although actors would preferably have a base in either Lincolnshire or South Yorkshire.

Deadline for submissions is 26/04/2025.

Please note that this is not an Equity contract, and so this is targeted towards semi-professional applicants.

Added the live band into the mix today, which is a

Added the live band into the mix today, which is always a massive, positive addition.

Tickets are selling extremely well for the first ever Easter panto down at @louthriverheadtheatre . Grab those tickets quick! I'll be giving my best #WidowTwankey 🤣

#Aladdin #EasterPanto #Louth

NEW TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 #STOPPlay the film noi

NEW TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

#STOPPlay the film noir spoof will be coming back on tour, for a limited, Lincolnshire based run of performances.

Last seen in London's White Bear Theatre, this hilarious, pitch-perfect send up of #Hitchcock and every crime detective going, will have you in fits of laughter.

Gloriously silly, with witty puns and pokerface performances, keep your eyes peeled for more info 👀

#STOPPlay. It's funnier than being murdered.

Written by John Hewer.

"Utterly brilliant" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"Relentless fun" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#HappyWorldTheatreDay #HumphreyBogart #filmnoir #Columbo #NakedGun #Airplane #MarxBrothers #CarryOnFilms

Raise a glass today in memory of #TommyCooper, one

Raise a glass today in memory of #TommyCooper, one of the all-time greatest comedians.

Looking forward to catching my mate the brilliant @djwilliamsact at @sheffieldtheatres later this year in @thelastlaughplay with @simplysimon321 and @bobgolding, born to play #BobMonkhouse and #EricMorecamble respectively.

Meanwhile, we'll be at @almataverntheatre and @liveandlocal.org.uk venues across the Midlands this spring.

Grab some Cooper madness. JUS'-LIKE-THAT!

Our #ScriptwritingWorkshop is back! For a whoppin

Our #ScriptwritingWorkshop is back!

For a whopping 14th consecutive year, we've teamed up with @louthriverheadtheatre to deliver four sessions detailing all the tricks of the trade to scriptwriting.

Acting as both a fantastic opportunity for budding writers and a streamlined refresher for established writers, this course is affordable, popular and comes with an open Scratch Night for the writers to have their work produced and performed.

Open to people either in person in Louth or remotely via zoom or on a one-to-basis, the workshop is limited to just six places and open to those aged 17+.

@playwritingworkshop
@secondstageplaywriting
@_lincsinspire @lfgeastlindsey

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HAMBLEDON PRODUCTIONS

Theatre Specialists in Classic Comedy and New Writing. Est. 2007.

About Hambledon Productions

Hambledon Productions was established in 2007 by brother and sister team John and Rachael Hewer. The production company specialises in classic comedy and new writing. Based in Lincolnshire, we work closely with the creative arts industry on a national scale and encourage the emerging talent from our county.

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