First look: Julian Clary’s The Bolds at Unicorn Theatre

Here’s a first look at Julian Clary’s The Bolds at Unicorn Theatre this festive period.

Adapted from his best selling book of the same name, Julian Clary’s The Bolds is playing through to 31 December 2021 at the London venue.

Lee Lyford will direct the world premiere stage adaptation which will feature David Ahmad as Fred Bold, Amanda Gordon as Amelia Bold, Sam Swann as Bobby Bold and Mae Munuo as Betty Bold, Sam Pay as Mr McNumpty, Charity Bedu-Addo as Minnie and Jon Trenchard as Uncle Tony.

The Bolds are just like you and me. They live in an ordinary house on an ordinary street, and they love to laugh. But there’s one slight difference. They are actually hyenas!

But how long can they keep their beastly secret under their hats? Join Mr and Mrs Bold and their twins Betty and Bobby as they navigate work, school and friends whilst trying to hide their hairy tails and keep up their disguise living as humans in the quiet suburban town of Teddington. Whatever will the neighbours think?

Combining live music and songs, The Bolds will have you laughing like a bunch of, well, hyenas, in a show which revels in the joy of being anything but ordinary.

The piece has been adapted for the stage by Julian Clary who has written songs with Simon Wallace. Arrangements and incidental music are by Simon Wallace, design by James Button, lighting design by Anna Watson, sound design by Dinah Mullen and choreography by Natasha Harrison.

A family show for everyone aged 6+, tickets are available online via www.unicorntheatre.com.