In a world full of general ghastliness, trusted authority on matters of etiquette, William Hanson announced today that he is embarking on an entertaining solo mission to gentrify the nation, with tickets on sale now at www.williamhanson.co.uk/tour.
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 for a great night out - and to discover why we (and they) need good manners and civility more than ever.
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 with VIP households, coached diplomats, businesspeople, schools and colleges and advised multi-national brands in countries as varied as China, India, Monaco and Russia. He is a columnist for MailOnline where advises readers on the etiquette of modern society, from how to correctly write your emails to avoiding disastrous dinner dates.
William is a popular guest on radio and television including BBC Radio 2's Steve Wright in the Afternoon, BBC Breakfast, CNN, Sky News and ITV1's This Morning. He was the resident expert on the hit daytime show ITV1's Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel. He is frequently quoted in publications such as Vanity Fair, The Times, The Sun and the Daily Telegraph.
Since 2018 he has co-hosted the hit podcast Help, I Sexted My Boss, answering listeners' intriguing and unusual dilemmas about everyday life.
The show contains mild adult humour. Run time is 2 hours (including interval)
2nd March 2020 Exeter: The Northcott Theatre
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4th March 2020 Winchester: The Theatre Royal
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5th March 2020 Dorking, Surrey: The Dorking Halls
www.dorkinghalls.co.uk / 01306 881717
6th March 2020 Bridgewater: The McMillan Theatre
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19th March 2020 Rendcomb: The Griffin Theatre
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8th April 2020 Bristol: 1532
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14th April 2020 Shrewsbury: The Theatre Severn
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15th April 2020 London: The Richmond Theatre
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17th April 2020 Stratford-Upon-Avon: The Playhouse Theatre
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21st April 2020 Northampton: The Royal and Derngate Theatre
www.royalandderngate.co.uk / 01604 624811
22nd April 2020 Basingstoke: The Haymarket Theatre
www.anvilarts.org.uk / 01256 844244
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