Mike Davis and Rob Crouch are bringing an idol of the silver screen back to life, on stage, at Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre on 6th February for one night only. The play, Oliver Reed: Wild Thing, which is directed by Kate Bannister, is a blistering one man show which invites audiences to join Oliver Reed (Rob Crouch), the original Hollywood hell raiser during the twilight year of his life.

This Is Malta, 1999, and time is running out for the definitive “Wild Thing”. Watch in awe as Crouch carefully channels Ollie’s spirit and shares his incredible life story – from the boyhood excitement of learning he was a direct descendent of Peter the Great, the success of Oliver! Boozy adventures with Keith Moon and car crash chat show appearances – all while knocking back a few drinks. This show reveals the very real Oliver Reed.

Best known for his work in Women in Love, Oliver, The Three Musketeers and the award winningGladiator, Oliver Reed was an undeniable force of nature and one of the iconic British Hollywood stars and his legacy is set to be retold in one swaggering, brilliant evening of entertainment.

Tickets for Oliver Reed: Wild Thing are available from The Epstein Theatre Box office and are priced at £14. Running time is 70 minutes.

Ian D. Hall