Hebburn comedian set to reveal the story behind his hit BBC sitcom in South Shields
Jason Cook is set to share the story behind his hit BBC sitcom, Hebburn.
Popular comedian Jason Cook is returning to the Customs House to lift the lid on the making of his hit BBC sitcom.
The one-night-only event at the Mill Dam venue, in South Shields, will see Jason, who is from Hebburn, give audiences an insight into the hilarious, and sometimes tumultuous, story behind Hebburn.
Titled ‘How I Made a Telly Show: The History of Hebburn’, those in attendance will go behind the scenes with rare footage, personal stories about the cast and crew, and an open Q&A will offer fans the chance to ask whatever they've always wanted to know.
‘The most incredible and stressful experience’
Ahead of the show, Jason has reflected on how much he enjoying making Hebburn and revealed that some of the best behind the scenes stories have been saved for a South Tyneside audience.
He said: “Making Hebburn was one of the most incredible and stressful experiences of my life, and I've been saving the best stories for a hometown crowd.
“If you want to know what actually happens when you try to convince television executives to make a sitcom about the North East, this is the show for you.”
How to get your tickets
Hebburn first broadcast on BBC Two back in 2012, starring Vic Reeves, , Gina McKee, Chris Ramsey, Kimberley Nixon and Lisa McGrillis, as well as Jason himself.
Jason has since went on to establish himself as a major name in UK comedy and television.
He’s also the founder and host of Laffs4Kids, the hugely successful North East Christmas charity event that collects thousands of gifts each year for children who are living in poverty.
The Hebburn comedian is a familiar face at The Customs House, with Jason’s Comedy Club having entertained audiences at the South Shields venue for a decade - selling more than 100,000 tickets in the process.
How I Made a Telly Show: The History of Hebburn will take place on Tuesday, December 8, from 7.30pm.
Tickets for the show go on sale on Wednesday, November 4, to Friends of The Customs House, before a general sale begins at 10am on Friday, November 6.
You can buy tickets by calling the Customs House Box Office on: 0191 454 1234 or via online at: https://customshouse.co.uk/theatre/how-i-made-a-telly-show-the-history-of-hebburn/.