TIM HEALY - NOW AND THEN

Following in the footsteps of his grandparents who performed far and wide as a double act, Tim Healy's first childhood role was alongside his father in the local amateur dramatic society. Tim knew that his future was as a performer and he has entertained in a stunning variety of guises. Tim has worked as a welder, a court jester, a stand-up comic, a film and TV actor, an impressionist and a singer. He also spent three years in the Territorial Army with Gateshead's 4 Para where he received his coveted parachute wings. He has excelled in every area, with the possible exception of welding.

Tim tells his own story from his childhood through his early days as a comedian around the pubs and clubs of the North East. He speaks about his involvement in the formation of Newcastle's Live Theatre Company, his big break being cast as brickie Dennis in Auf Wiedersehen Pet, his many subsequent high-profile TV roles and his recent triumphs in the West End productions of Billy Elliott and
In Celebration.

Tim tells his fantastic life story both on-stage and off, with a combination of hilarious jokes, soulful songs, rib-tickling anecdotes and fascinating contributions from Denise Welch, Kevin Whately, Orlando Bloom and Lynda Baron.