Having seen Luke Kempner perform The Only Way is Downton a couple of years ago I am sure we are in for a treat with his latest show, Luke Kempner: Judi Dench Broke My Heart at the 10 Dome @ Pleasance Dome, at 19:00 on Sunday 21st. This apparently is what we can expect: “Impressionist and star of The Only Way Is Downton, Luke Kempner, can’t wait to marry Judi Dench. But has Britain’s most celebrated thespian only been acting like she’s in love? Will they be getting a honeymoon room with a view or is Luke’s sky about to fall? Our hero is joined by a stellar cast of celebrities on a quest in the name of love. As seen on Murder in Successville (BBC Three), Luke Kempner’s Impression of 2015 (ITV2) and Drunk History (Comedy Central). ‘A remarkable tour-de-force’ **** (Telegraph). ‘Gloriously funny’ **** (Independent).”
Mr Kempner is a brilliantly funny performer and has an alarmingly accurate ear when it comes to his impressions. I can’t help but think that Dame Judi will turn him down – but who knows? Check back around 8.15 to see if we need to buy a hat and by then the preview blog for our next show should be available to read too.
Post-show update:
Never sit in the front row…. Yes I ended up being the new Chaser on Luke Kempner’s game show – he said my chaser name had to be alliterative – so meet Chris The Crustacean! And I had to give the world my Judi Dench impersonation… A new career beckons (NOT!) As for the show – it’s brilliant. Luke’s voices and mannerisms are very accurate and effective, and it was a very funny show. I really liked how he kept fighting his inner Les Mis performer (and failing). Absolutely top quality fun!