From the creative mind of Spike Milligan, and immortalised by The Two Ronnies, the award-winning theatre company Hambledon Productions is proud to present the first ever tour of a brand new stage adaptation of ‘The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town.’
Something is rotten in Old London Town…
In Victorian England, a rotten, raspberry blower is claiming the lives of the upper-classes. The dark alleyways and moonlit graveyards of London are alive with the repetitive dins of the Phantom.
Inspector Corner of the Yard and his faithful sidekick, Sergeant Bowles, are fed up with these din-dins. The case is afoot. Will the Phantom be uncloaked? All will be revealed… particularly if the Phantom uncloaks himself.
Made famous by The Two Ronnies in their TV show, this Jack the Ripper parody is raspberry-jam-packed with Spike Milligan’s and Ronnie Barker’s love of surreal absurdism, clever puns, near-the-knuckle ribaldry, quick-fire jokes and famous wordplay.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary since its original broadcast in 1976, this newly adapted stage play brings the Phantom back to life like never before.
Spike’s daughters, Jane Milligan and Silé Milligan, commented with: “We wish ‘The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town’ every success on its travels around the provinces. May the theatres be full, the raspberries ripe, and the audiences helpless with laughter. If the Phantom strikes again, we trust he will do so with impeccable timing and proper respect for Victorian Nonsense.”
Ronnie’s daughter, Charlotte Barker, on behalf of Handles for Forks Ltd, added: "The estate of the late Ronnie Barker is delighted that ‘The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town’ is returning to terrorise London and beyond. His return is welcomed with the largest raspberry that Ronnie could possibly have blown! We hope as many people as possible can catch the show (and the villain!)"
The original Milligan script was first produced for television in 1970 as a one-off special starring Ronnie Barker. Barker himself, under his pseudonym A. Gentleman, extended the story into the 6-part serial, co-starring Ronnie Corbett. The show has now been reworked by adapter and producer John Hewer: “We’re excited to be preserving so much of the original productions, while presenting the work to audiences who may only know the material through clips and reputation. The original concept, the authentic Milligan style, and the many embellishments from Barker, all deserve to not only be remembered, but to be enjoyed further by young and old audiences.”
‘The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town’ is touring from 2nd September – 16th November 2026.
Tour Dates Below - Book Tickets Here
Wednesday 2nd September, 7.30pm
Southside LINCOLN *SELLING FAST*
Thursday 3rd September, 7.30pm
Festival Theatre MALVERN
Friday 4th September, 7.30pm
Crown Wharf Theatre STONE
Saturday 5th September, 7.30pm
Phoenix Theatre BAWTRY
Monday 7th September, 7.30pm
Epstein Theatre LIVERPOOL
Tuesday 8th September, 7.30pm
The Plaza STOCKPORT
Wednesday 9th September, 7.30pm
Marine Hall FLEETWOOD
Thursday 10th September, 7.30pm
The Old Rep BIRMINGHAM *SELLING FAST*
Friday 11th September, 7.30pm
Lion Theatre HORNCASTLE *SELLING FAST*
Saturday 12th September, 7.30pm
Century Theatre COALVILLE
Sunday 13th September, 7.30pm
Key Theatre PETERBOROUGH
Tuesday 15th September, 7.30pm
Meridale Centre SUTTON-ON-SEA
Wednesday 16th September, 7.30pm
Palace Theatre MANSFIELD
Thursday 17th September, 7.30pm
Theatre MIDDLESBROUGH
Friday 18th September, 7.30pm
Georgian Theatre Royal RICHMOND
Saturday 19th September, 7.30pm
Victoria Wood Theatre WINDERMERE
Sunday 20th September, 7.30pm
The Met BURY
Tuesday 22nd September, 7.30pm
Playhouse NORWICH
**SOLD OUT – MATINEE BEING ADDED**
Wednesday 23rd September, 7.30pm
Arts Theatre NOTTINGHAM
Thursday 24th September, 7.30pm
Lamproom Theatre BARNSLEY
Friday 25th September, 7.30pm
Playhouse SLEAFORD
Saturday 26th September, 7.30pm
Lantern Theatre, SHEFFIELD *SELLING FAST*
Sunday 27th September, 7.30pm
Eric Morecambe Centre HARPENDEN
Tuesday 29th September, 7.30pm
Theatre Severn SHREWSBURY *SELLING FAST*
Wednesday 30th September, 7.30pm
The Centre RADLETT
Thursday 1st October, 7.30pm
Questor’s Theatre EALING
Friday 2nd October, 7.30pm
Quay Theatre SUDBURY
Saturday 3rd October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Headgate Theatre COLCHESTER
Sunday 4th October, 5pm
Trinity Theatre TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Tuesday 20th October, 7.30pm
Norman Bragg Studio AYLESBURY
Wednesday 21st October, 7.30pm
Regal Theatre TENBURY
Thursday 22nd October, 7.30pm
Savoy Theatre MONMOUTH
Friday 23rd October, 7.30pm
Wharf Theatre DEVIZES
Sunday 25th October, 5pm
Alma Tavern & Theatre BRISTOL
Monday 26th October, 6pm
Alma Tavern and Theatre BRISTOL
Tuesday 27th October, 7.30pm
Blakehay Theatre WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Wednesday 28th October, 7.30pm
Theatre CAMBERLEY
Thursday 29th October, 7.30pm
The Berry Theatre HEDGE END
Friday 30th October, 7.30pm
The Alexander Centre FAVERSHAM
Saturday 31st October, 7pm
The Hawth CRAWLEY
**SOLD OUT – MATINEE BEING ADDED**
Sunday 1st November, 3pm and 7pm
Theatre at the Tabard LONDON
Tuesday 3rd November, 7.30pm
Victoria Theatre, HALIFAX
Wednesday 4th November, 7.30pm
Riverhead Theatre LOUTH **SELLING FAST**
Thursday 5th November, 7.30pm
ERT BEVERLEY *SELLING FAST*
Friday 6th November, 7.30pm
2000 Hall LEADENHAM
Saturday 7th November, 7.45pm
Core Theatre SOLIHULL
Sunday 8th November, 7.30pm
Theatre MARKET HARBOROUGH
Wednesday 11th November, 7.30pm
Hanger Farm Arts Centre TOTTON
Thursday 12th November, 7.30pm
Tivoli Theatre WIMBORNE
Friday 13th November, 7.30pm
Barbican Theatre PLYMOUTH *SELLING FAST*
Monday 16th November, 7.30pm
Theatre Royal WINCHESTER
