Direct from London’s West End comes AMERICA’S GOT DOWNTON. The London Daily Telegraph hails the show (called THE ONLY WAY IS DOWNTON in the UK) a “remarkable, tour de force one-man show.” Luke Kempner creates more than thirty characters in this parody that blends celebrity visitors with well-known characters from Downton Abbey. Cultures clash and eras hilariously collide to help the cast save the estate from financial ruin – again!
Luke Kempner, called “The Energizer Bunny of impressionists” by The Huffington Post, made his name with the YouTube hit Downstairs At Downton and appearances in musicals including Les Misérables and Avenue Q. Kempner’s debut solo show won critical acclaim and sell-out audiences at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
AMERICA’S GOT DOWNTON is produced by James Seabright, the original producer of the worldwide hit Potted Potter. The show is written and performed by Luke Kempner and directed by Owen Lewis.
Reviews
“****! Remarkable, tour de force one-man show. If this doesn’t prove a wow in Edinburgh and beyond, then I’m Dame Maggie Smith.”
– London Daily Telegraph
“****! A tightly written and performed mash-up of the saga with modern TV hits… an affectionate spoof.”
– Independent on Sunday, UK
“Lovely spoof… spot-on.”
– Radio Times UK
“Kempner IS every major character… stunning!”
– Digital Spy
“A fine impressionist, giving a splendid display of Downtonry.”
– Stephen Fry
“Really good impressions of everybody.”
– Elizabeth McGovern (Lady Cora)
