ACTORS from Cumbria and Lancashire will be bringing the iconic sitcom Blackadder II to the stage at the Lancaster Grand Theatre in March. 

The show will cover three episodes from the second series of the famous show starring Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, and Stephen Fry. The show will cover the episodes Beer, Money, and Bells. Blackadder II will be put on by the popular Footlights amateur dramatics group. 

The Westmorland Gazette: The cast of Blackadder II will be performing at The GrandThe cast of Blackadder II will be performing at The Grand (Image: Lancaster Footlights)

The performances will run on March 10, 11, and 12, then again on March 16, 17, and 18 at 7.30 pm each night at The Grand. 

Adapted from the series written by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, the show is directed by Kris Williams and staring Ian Brown as the titular Edmund Blackadder. 

The Westmorland Gazette: 'I advise you to make whatever explanation you are about to give exceptionally good' 'I advise you to make whatever explanation you are about to give exceptionally good' (Image: Lancaster Footlights)

Ian spoke about playing the iconic role: “Filling Rowan Atkinson's shoes is quite the challenge, no matter how many times I've watched and rewatched the episodes.

“I'm thoroughly enjoying every minute of rehearsals, and still regularly struggle to keep a straight face.

“The cast are all absolutely brilliant and have done an amazing job of bringing the characters to life on the stage.”

Tickets are on The Grand website, or at the box office at 01524 64695.