21 – 22 April

Actress/writer Caroline Burns Cooke comes to Alma Tavern with her third original show, this one examining the life of glamorous sitcom legend Yootha Joyce.

Caroline brings her whole story, from her birth on Wandsworth Common, through Yootha’s fantastic theatrical and sitcom career (and all the personal stuff alongside) to her death and alcoholism at the age of 53.

Best known for playing Mildred opposite Brian Murphy in the sitcom Man About the House and its spin-off George and Mildred.  You don’t need to know about Yootha to enjoy this intriguing, hilarious character, with a hint of nostalgia and glamour.

Cooke performs as Yootha, and many other characters through this woman’s life changing from Yootha to an agent, a past husband, all with hilarious quips, foul language and the odd song. It is no argument that she shows what real glamour this woman was – adored by friends and fans alike, but hiding her acute alcoholism from those closest to her

Directed by Mark Farrelly (Quentin Crisp – Naked Hope and The Silence of Snow).

Best Play Morecambe Fringe 2019

Top Five Best Shows Edinburgh Evening News 2019

Recommended Theatre Show Yorkshire Fringe

* * * * – “Burns Cooke is a superb actress…a play that transcends its subject” –  The Wee Review

* * * * – “A warm and interactive performance that tugs at the heart strings” –  Edinburgh Evening News

* * * * – “A consummate performer and a fitting tribute to an icon” –  One4Review

All ticket include a £1 admin charge

Approx running time 1 hour

All purchases for show at the Alma now have a suggested donation to the theatre and inhouse company of £2.00