The latest tour to be announced by North Tyneside entertainment tourism business TyneIdols pays tribute to one of the north east’s most loved comedians.
The Bobby Thompson “Little Waster” Tour is guaranteed to make people smile with nostalgia and the familiar catalogue of jokes from one of the region’s funniest sons.
The tour visits some of the popular venues that Bobby would play to packed houses and gives an opportunity to take part in a game of bingo in a social club that Bobby regularly performed. Special guests will also be on the bus to share their experiences of the Little Waster.
Hosted by Washington based actor Peter Peverley who accurately plays the Little Waster in his popular one-man tribute show, the tour will entertain and educate passengers on the life of the late comedian.
Originally a pitman, Bobby found talent on the social club comedy circuit and his trademark old jumper and flat cap made him memorable and recognisable throughout the north east.
His jokes were simple but effective and particular scathing towards his mother in law.
Like a lot of comedians however, the smiles and laughter were a shield for darker issues. Bobby was a gambler and owed the taxman a fortune when he died in 1988.
Pete Peverley is looking forward to the tour:
“Bobby has played a major part in my life both from an unlikely comedy role model but also as his life has inspired my one man show about him. The tour on board TyneIdols’ 1980’s yellow double decker bus will see passengers tour go on a personal journey through the hotspots, locations and the places that have inspired him and myself too.”
Leaving from Bewick Street, Newcastle at 4pm on Sunday 22nd September tickets priced at £25 (Mother in laws £50 and nee credit mind ) are available from Julie Clay on 0191 253 1618 or email julie@tyneidols.com
Passengers can take their own rations for the bus!
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Photo shows Peter Peverley on the TyneIdols bus
More information from Keith Newman Highlights PR 07814 397951