Hancock's Ashes [Drama]

Based on a real event. In 1968 WILLIE RUSHTON brought Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain from Australia. This play imagines what might have happened behind the scenes by Caroline and David Stafford

\by Caroline and David Stafford

\After comedy legend Tony Hancock took his own life in Sydney in June 1968, fellow performer Willie Rushton brought his ashes back to Britain from Australia.

Starring Ewan Bailey.

Based on a real event, Caroline and David Stafford's drama imagines what might have happened behind-the-scenes...

Willie Rushton has trouble with Tony Hancock's ashes.

In 1968 Willie Rushton brought Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain from Australia. What might have happened?

Stars Ewan Bailey.

Based on a real event. In 1968 Willie Rushton brought Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain from Australia. This play imagines what might have happened behind the scenes...

Directed by Marc Beeby.

Ewan Bailey stars as Willie Rushton.

Based on a real event, Caroline and David Stafford’s drama imagines what might have happened behind-the-scenes...

\Based on a real event. In 1968 WILLIE RUSHTON brought Tony Hancocks ashes back to Britain from Australia. This play imagines what might have happened behind the scenes.

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