Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury

Publicly, Ian Dury was a cheeky chappie and purveyor of saucy lyrics.

Privately, he was a flawed maestro wrestling with demons and disability.

This warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads’ lead singer explores the highs and lows of Ian Dury’s extraordinary career and inspirational life story. Featuring many of his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.

Written by Jeff Merrifield, this brilliant drama sees him reunited with his tour manager and friend Fred ‘Spider’ Rowe, blending amazing music with powerful scenes exploring Dury’s incredible triumph over adversity.

The show features 11 of Dury’s hit songs performed live:

* Billericay Dickie
* Clever Bastards
* Crippled With Nerves
* Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick
* I Made Mary Cry
* Plaistow Patricia
* Reasons To Be Cheerful
* Sex an’ Drugs an’ Rock an’ Roll
* Spasticus Autisticus
* Sweet Gene Vincent
* What a Waste

 "Brilliant. Tells a fascinating story with both humour and brutal reality." British Theatre Guide

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A Seabright Production.