HENRY BLOFELD – 78 RETIRED

(Walker Theatre, Shrewsbury, March 23)

Henry ‘My Dear Old Thing’ Blofeld has hung up his microphone after 50 years commentating on international cricket.

He was waved off by a standing ovation at the home of cricket, his beloved 'HQ' – Lords in north London but insisted he wasn't going into full-time retirement and proves it with this tour.

The cherished golden voice of cricket has decided to celebrate by touring the country with his brand-new show, jam-packed full of unheard anecdotes from on and off the pitch, as well as stories from the TMS box not allowed on the radio!

Don’t miss the chance to wave a bat in honour to the last bastion of the original Test Match Special team; the team who made it the much-loved programme it is today.

The summers of cricket will never be the same without our ‘Dear Old Thing’ spotting pigeons and busses.

Tickets cost £20 with 10 per cent off for anyone on a theatre friend scheme and the performance will start at 7.30pm.

For more information, call 01743 281 281 or email mail@theatresevern.co.uk