Johnny Vegas will be reprising his role as ‘Moz’, Manchester’s longest serving weed dealer, for a ‘dope opera’ of epic proportions, and fans can expect to see the return of some of their favourite characters and cast members from the beloved BBC TV comedy
“IDEAL”, the special 20th anniversary stage adaptation of the multi-award-winning BBC TV sitcom by the same name, has announced its full cast line-up ahead of its nationwide tour that starts in September 2025 at Lowry, Salford.
Manchester’s longest serving weed dealer, is still dealing to a circle of 20-odd friends. And some of them are very odd indeed: Big, gay Brian is trying to make ends meet on OnlyFans, Colin the scally is fresh out of prison, and the beautiful Tania is planning to flee the country with some ill-gotten cash. Meanwhile, Salford’s most disorganised criminals: Psycho Paul and Cartoon Head have a new business: disposing of dead bodies for other gangs. But everything spins out of control, when a murder at Moz’s flat turns everyone into a suspect…
Written by Graham Duff, IDEAL is the critically acclaimed winner of several Royal Television Society awards. The show was a major rating hit, and ran for 53 episodes across seven seasons and has garnered a devoted, cult following. The new stage adaptation is produced by Edge Street Live & Woolyback Productions.
It will open at Lowry in Salford from Monday 8th to Saturday 13th September before touring to Shrewsbury, Ilkley, Sunderland, Sheffield, Stamford, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, Halifax, Stroud, Caerphilly, Frome, Worthing, and London.
LISTINGS
IDEAL: Starring Johnny Vegas
Lowry, Salford
Dates: Mon 08 Sep 2025-Sat 13 Sep 2025
Age recommendation: 16+
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