BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew presents his solo show, An Evening With Aggers, at York Theatre Royal on April 16.
The voice of summer on Test Match Special, Agnew, 59, is a key figure in the world of cricket, both as a former Leicestershire and England fast bowler and as a commentator on the game.
Last summer, he commentated on England’s World Cup victory in the most breath-taking 50-plus-one overs match of all time, followed by one of the most dramatic Test Match victories ever witnessed, at Headingley, Leeds, when Ben Stokes took on the Australians.
Now broadcaster Aggers will be regaling
audiences with some of his special memories and amusing
anecdotes.
Agnew learnt his craft under the tutelage of Brian Johnston,
emerging from the notoriety of the gloriously funny “leg over” incident
(yes, you will hear that on the night) to become BBC Radio’s voice of
cricket .
Agnew’s solo show takes the audience on a trip down memory lane, waxing lyrical about his extensive and entertaining career on the cricket pitch, as well as his many years on TV screens and radio stations around the world.
He also recalls encounters on his A
View From The Boundary feature on Test Match Special, forwhich
he has interviewed many a star of stage, screen and elsewhere,
including two prime ministers, several rock stars, film
legends, writers, comedians and a boy wizard.
Producer Simon Fielder says: “An Evening With Aggers will appeal to
cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike. You don’t have to be
into the sport to enjoy the stories and humour. Aggers’s shows are
always funny, charming and moving. They capture the essence of TMS,
which has been a national institution for the past 60 years.”
As Aggers says: “It‘s not just cricket commentary, but friendly company
for people at home, in the car, on the beach and even tucked up in
bed.”
Audience members will have an opportunity to tweet Agnew on the
night with questions and maybe even meet his beloved dog Tino.
The 7.30pm show will raise money for the Professional Cricketers’
Trust (PCT) and York Theatre Royal’s work in the community. Tickets cost £20 on 01904 623568
or at yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.