Long before James Bond there was only one secret agent who grabbed the public’s imagination – Dick Barton. The nation was enthralled by his adventures on the “wireless” as he battled against a legion of dastardly villains.

Now, these tales of derring-do are being recreated on the stage of the Dolman Theatre when Newport Playgoers present ‘Dick Barton – Special Agent’.

Written as a parody of the 1940s radio series complete with cliff-hanger endings and song and dance routines, this show has something to appeal to those who remember the original series and younger members who have yet to experience the thrill of the Devil’s Gallop!

Audiences will enjoy the laughs as thrills as Dick, along with his trusty sidekicks Jock and Snowy, sets out to thwart the forces of evil whose plot to poison Britain’s tea supply threatens the very future of the nation.

Dick and his chums find themselves tangled in an adventure soaked with intrigue and mystery, as they face arch enemies Marta Heartburn and Baron Scarheart - all the while finding the time to sing a few songs along the way - and save the day!

‘Dick Barton – Special Agent’ is at the Dolman Theatre from 15 – 18 January 2014 at 7.15 pm, with an extra matinee performance on the Saturday at 2.30 pm. To book tickets call 01633 263670 or visit www.dolmantheatre.co.uk.

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(PLEASE CREDIT PHOTOS: PHIL MANSELL)

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Danger for Dick Barton (Kevin Myers) when evil Baron Scarheart (Steve Saunders) pulls a gun on him.

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Will Dick Barton (Kevin Myers) be defeated by Baron Scarheart (Steve Saunders)?

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The evil Marta Heartburn (Ros Jones-Griffiths) cracks the whip.

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BBC Announcer Richard Dymond gets a fright from the sound effects man (Bruce Campbell)

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The Baron (Steve Saunders) and Marta (Rose Jones-Griffiths) hatch a fiendish plot.

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Daphne (Nicola Carlyle) and Jock (John Sheen) are captured by the evil Baron (Steve Saunders)