We Are Most Amused
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 younger 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 United Kingdom stage appearance in more than 25 years.[1] Tickets were sold to the general public, and the event sold out in one hour.[2]
Performers
- Phillip Schofield – (Compere)
- John Cleese – (Master of Ceremonies)
- Stephen K. Amos
- Rowan Atkinson
- Bill Bailey
- Sanjeev Bhaskar
- Fern Britton – (pre-recorded spoof item)
- Jimmy Carr
- Jon Culshaw
- Omid Djalili
- Ben Elton
- Dame Edna Everage – (pre-recorded item)
- Miranda Hart
- Amanda Holden
- Eric Idle
- Helen Lederer
- Alistair McGowan
- Michael McIntyre
- Miriam Margolyes
- Joan Rivers
- Tony Robinson
- Andrew Sachs
- Robin Williams
- The Band and Bugles of the Light Division
- Fanfare Trumpets of the Band of the Grenadier Guards
- Marc Silk – voice-overs
References
- ↑ "We Are Most Amused: comedy gala for Prince Charles's 60th birthday". Telegraph News (Telegraph). 2008-11-13. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
- ↑ "Comedians Are Most Amused For Prince Charles". Look To The Stars News (Look To The Stars). 2008-10-16. Retrieved 2008-10-16.
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