One of Britain's best-loved television comedies is returning to the Altrincham Garrick stage next week, eight years after its last run at the theatre.
Blackadder Goes Forth will be performed at the Altrincham Garrick from November 16 to 22, bringing the misadventures of Captain Edmund Blackadder and his fellow First World War soldiers back to life.
The production, directed by Charlie Tomlinson, follows the success of the Garrick's 2018 staging, which played to packed houses.
Based on the acclaimed BBC sitcom starring Rowan Atkinson, the show follows the cynical Captain Blackadder as he attempts to survive life in the trenches during the First World War.
While the conflict rages around him, Blackadder is more concerned with escaping the front line and avoiding the incompetence of his superiors.
Alongside him are the ever-loyal but hopeless Private Baldrick, the enthusiastic and dim-witted Lieutenant George, the bombastic General Melchett and the scheming Captain Darling.
The new production features a fresh cast bringing to life the characters and comedy that have made the original series a favourite with audiences for more than 35 years.
But while Blackadder Goes Forth is remembered for its sharp dialogue and memorable characters, it is also celebrated for its ability to combine comedy with a moving portrayal of the human cost of war.
Arriving just a week after Remembrance Sunday, the Garrick production will retain the poignant moments that helped make the original series' conclusion one of the most memorable in British television history.
There is also a charitable element to the production, with all royalty payments from the show being donated to Comic Relief.
The production is being staged with the permission of United Agents Limited, with the royalties supporting the charity's work in the UK and internationally.
Blackadder Goes Forth was the fourth and final series of the original BBC sitcom, first broadcast in 1989. Written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, it won a BAFTA for Best Comedy Series and remains one of the most celebrated British television comedies.
The Garrick's production runs from Monday November 16 to Sunday November 22 on the theatre's Main House stage.
Tickets and further information are available at www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk.
