Actor and son of “Compo” Tom Owen bringing one-man show to Port Sunlight

Feb 3 2010 by Lorna Hughes, Birkenhead News

He also penned a hit for Ken Dodd, “Broken Hearted”.

Tom said: “Dad would certainly be proud of being remembered for Last of the Summer Wine because it was one of his best-loved roles, but there was so much more to the man.

“He was in 63 films, on Broadway and he wrote hits for people like Sacha Distel – the list is endless.

“I didn’t want to make the show just about Last of the Summer Wine but it is part of the story and I do show some clips from it. The show wouldn’t be the same without it.”

Last of the Summer Wine – Treading the Boards is at the Gladstone Theatre on Friday, February 12, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at £8 / £9 from the box office on 643 8757 or www.gladstonetheatre.org.uk

l Liveguide has three pairs of tickets to give away. To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question: Which actress played Nora Batty? a) Kathy Staff, b) Dame Thora Hird or c) Jean Alexander?

Send your answer with your name, address and a daytime telephone number to Last of the Summer Wine Competition, Wirral News, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool L69 3EB.

Closing date is Wednesday, Feb 10.