We Are Most Amused
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We Are Most Amused was a gala event held at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 12 November 2008 in honour of the 60th birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales, in aid of The Prince's Trust. Prince Charles attended the event with his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and youngest son Prince Harry.
The show had a similar format to the Royal Variety Show and showcased a variety of comedy acts. The performance was televised by ITV to the public on 15 November 2008.
Robin Williams made his first UK stage appearance in more than 25 years.[1] Tickets were sold to the general public and the event sold out in one hour.[2]
[edit] Performers
- Phillip Schofield - (Compere)
- John Cleese - (Master of Ceremonies)
- Robin Williams
- Michael McIntyre
- Miriam Margolyes
- Bill Bailey
- Andrew Sachs
- Rowan Atkinson
- Omid Djalili
- Stephen K Amos
- Alistair McGowan
- Amanda Holden
- Fern Britton - (Pre-recorded spoof item)
- Jon Culshaw
- Joan Rivers
- Eric Idle
- The Band and Bugles of the Light Division
- Fanfare Trumpets of the Band of the Grenadier Guards
- Marc Silk - voice-overs
[edit] References
- ^ "We Are Most Amused: comedy gala for Prince Charles's 60th birthday". Telegraph News (Telegraph). 2008-11-13. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/royalty/3451330/We-Are-Most-Amused-comedy-gala-for-Prince-Charless-60th-birthday.html. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
- ^ "Comedians Are Most Amused For Prince Charles". Look To The Stars News (Look To The Stars). 2008-10-16. http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1401-comedians-are-most-amused-for-prince-charles. Retrieved 2008-10-16.
