Whilst sifting through one of my dusty old scrapbooks just now I stumbled across this press release from the "Barrow in Furness Evening News" dated June the 17th 1985 and just HAD to share it with you my loyal fans.....
"Maurice Shoteley enterprises presents in conjunction with Corbetts master butchers of Barrow:-
"LESTER SHEEPSHANKS in CAP'N LESTER AND HIS BARNACLED SHEEPY SHANKS!"
An extravaganza of music, cabaret and dance for all the family,
Starring Lester Sheepshanks, Bernie Clifton and his hilarious ostrich, Bernie Nolan, Gary Wilmott, the Brian Rogers dancers and a full supporting cast!!!
Ballroom maestro Lester Sheepshanks is Cap'n Lester, a sea-faring friendly sea-dog with a cheeky glint in his eye and the proud custodian of the good ship Hinge', with his crew of loveable pirate rogues including Bernie Clifton as Jim the cabin boy and his pet ostrich Oswald they are on a mission to bring peace, harmony and ballroom dancing to the seas...!!!
With nearly 90 minutes of whip-cracking humour and dance fun this wacky show is a must for all the family and is sure to open to packed house's so get your tickets now....!!!"
Such sweet fookin' memories!! - what a chuffin' show that was!!!!
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