Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams

Think No Evil of us: My life with Kenneth Williams

A stunning portrayal of one of Britain’s much loved comedians, Kenneth Williams heads to The Public on Friday 15 July in an award-winning solo show written and performed by David Benson and presented by Seabright Productions.

Now in its fourteenth year of touring, Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams, unlocks the character of the much-missed Carry On star, with a hilarious and thrilling performance guaranteed to delight audiences.   Lauded by Williams’ friends and family, including Barbara Windsor, Nicholas Parsons and Dame Maggie Smith, as the most accurate portrayal of Kenneth Williams seen, the one and a half long show, is a fascinating celebration of the life of a British icon.

Since Think No Evil of Us first stunned Edinburgh audiences in 1996 – picking up a Fringe First Award along the way – Benson and Williams have toured the length and breadth of the British Isles from Shetland to Cornwall, stopping off for a season in the West End of London. Now Benson returns to his masterpiece, bringing the show to The Public and giving fans an opportunity to savor the wit and sheer dramatic flair of this unforgettable performance.

Think No Evil of Us is Benson’s attempt to break the mold of the ‘biographical’ show, eschewing dates, facts and over‐familiar anecdotes. “I want to portray Williams as a character rather than as an historical figure,” he says. Benson builds a portrait of a highly complex man: vulnerable, insecure and capable of breathtaking cruelty. What fascinates him above all is Williams’ ability “continually to redeem himself by turning his private torment into blistering comedy.”

Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams takes place at The Public on Friday 15 July.  Tickets are £10. The performance is suitable for over 14s.

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