Nigel Havers will charm audiences with 'gloriously ridiculous stories' and 'behind the scenes gossip' in live show touring to Derbyshire theatres
Actor and television presenter Nigel Havers is one of the country’s most famous personalities with plenty of stories to share from his five decades in showbiz.
He will entertain audiences with choice cuts from his career in a live show, Nigel Havers Talking B*ll*cks, which tours to Buxton Opera House on March 4 and Chesterfield’s Winding Wheel Theatre on March 28, 2025.
Nigel said: “Join me, a stage, and a lifetime of gloriously ridiculous stories to share with you. You’ll get the full Havers experience: charm, wit, and absolutely no running in slow motion. I’ll be taking you on a thoroughly entertaining trot through five decades in showbiz. From my early days as a fresh-faced drama school hopeful, to the highs and lows of a career that’s seen me in everything from Chariots of Fire and Empire of the Sun to Don’t Wait Up and some rather marvellous West End plays – and more than my fair share of Palladium pantos.
“Of course, there’ll be behind-the-scenes gossip, tales of triumph (and disaster), moments of sheer madness, and a fair bit of talking b*ll*cks. And just when you think you’ve got me figured out, I might surprise you. Let’s just say there’s a taste of my very first acting role and a little showcase of one of my off-stage talents – I’ll leave you guessing. So, come along for a night of laughter, nostalgia, and, dare I say, charm. It’s going to be a lot of fun – I promise.”
Nigel, who is nicknamed The Charmer after a TV show that he starred in during the Eighties, refers to himself as a letterbox actor who takes any script that comes to his house, provided it is fun. That ethos came from his friend Sir Michael Caine who advised Nigel that if he turned down a job, he might regret it in the future.
As one of Britain’s leading television actors, Nigel has starred in many outstanding productions including Upstairs Downstairs, The Glittering Prizes, Pennies from Heaven, Murder Most Horrid with Dawn French, and two seasons of the hit US series Brothers and Sisters. He has played Lewis Archer in Coronation Street, Lord Hepworth in Downton Abbey, and has appeared in Benidorm, Murder On The Blackpool Express and Finding Alice with Joanna Lumley. His most recent appearances have been in All Creatures Great and Small, and The Gentleman. Since 2020 he has presented The Bidding Room.
Nigel’s credits on stage include The Importance of Being Earnest and Family Voices at the National Theatre. He appeared in Conduct Unbecoming, Richard II and Man and Superman for the RSC in the West End. Nigel played Serge in both the touring and London productions of Art. He has appeared in hugely successful touring productions of Rebecca, Single Spies and Basket Case. His most recent appearance was in Private Lives with Patricia Hodge, again on tour and in the West End.
His career in film includes A Passage to India, The Whistle Blower and Farewell to the King.
Tickets for the Buxton performance of Nigel Havers – Talking B*ll*cks cost £39.50, go to www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk or call 01298 72190. Tickets for Chesterfield cost £38.40, go to www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk