for the socially less fortunate

TEACUPS AND TIARAS: William Hanson's History of Etiquette…for the socially less fortunate. UK 2020 Tour dates on sale!

In a world full of general ghastliness, trusted authority on matters of etiquette William Hanson has embarked on an entertaining solo mission to gentrify the nation. As well as enlightening us with the history of customs, tastes and manners, William will invite carefully selected members of the audience to the stage to demonstrate the dos and don’ts of polite behaviour.  If someone you know is more Crystal Palace than Buckingham Palace, more immoral than Balmoral, then bring them along to discover why we (and they) need good manners and civility more than ever.

Mar 02 Exeter, Northcott Theatre 01392 726 363 GET TICKETS HERE

Mar 04 Winchester, Theatre Royal 01962 840 440 GET TICKETS HERE

Mar 05 Dorking Halls 01306 881 717 GET TICKETS HERE

Mar 06 Bridgewater, McMillan Theatre 01278 556 677 GET TICKETS HERE

Apr 08 Bristol, 1532 01172 591 532 CANCELLED DUE TO CORONA VIRUS

Apr 14 Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn 01743 281 281 CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Apr 15 London, Richmond Theatre 0844 871 7651 CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Apr 17 Stratford Upon Avon, Playhouse 01789 333 990 CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Apr 21 Northampton, Royal & Derngate 01604 624 811 CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Apr 22 Basingstoke, The Haymarket 01256 844 244 CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

William is the best-selling author of The Bluffer’s Guide to Etiquette and The Bluffer’s Guide to Entertaining which explores etiquette and decorum at all stages of our lives. He has worked within VIP households, coached diplomats, businesspeople, schools and colleges and advised several multi-national brands in countries as varied as China, India, Monaco and Russia. William sees that good manners are not just part of a bygone age but are in fact timeless and he strives to make them accessible and comprehensive to everyone.

Show contains mild adult humour. Running time: 120 minutes (with interval)