Early Doors: Behind The Bar & Beyond
BAFTA award-winning writer and performer Phil Mealey invites audiences back into The Grapes for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, favourite clips, unseen material and live music.
Best known as the co-creator and star of Early Doors and his writing on The Royle Family.
Phil invites audiences back into The Grapes for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, favourite clips, unseen material, behind-the-scenes stories and live music from the beloved series.
Featuring rare insights into the making of the show, unseen moments that never made it to screen, and live performances of songs from Early Doors performed by Phil himself, this funny, warm and revealing evening celebrates the characters, friendships and everyday humour that made the series such a cult favourite.
Raise a toast “To the Regiment” and enjoy an evening of laughter, stories, clips and songs including live performances from Phil himself.
It's a Small World… so don’t be Half the World Away. Come along and be part of it.
Best known as the co-creator and star of Early Doors and his writing on The Royle Family.
Phil invites audiences back into The Grapes for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, favourite clips, unseen material, behind-the-scenes stories and live music from the beloved series.
Featuring rare insights into the making of the show, unseen moments that never made it to screen, and live performances of songs from Early Doors performed by Phil himself, this funny, warm and revealing evening celebrates the characters, friendships and everyday humour that made the series such a cult favourite.
Raise a toast “To the Regiment” and enjoy an evening of laughter, stories, clips and songs including live performances from Phil himself.
It's a Small World… so don’t be Half the World Away. Come along and be part of it.
Image supplied by Waterside Arts Centre
- Location
- Waterside
- Date
- 27 February 2027
- Time
- 7:30 pm
- Where held
- In person only
- Price
- £31.00
- Family friendly
- Toilets
- Café on site
- Gift Shop
- Accessible Toilet
- Baby Changing Facilities
- Hearing Aid Loop
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Age friendly
- Guide Dogs welcome
- Assistance Dogs welcome
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