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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: One-Night-Only Live Event Celebrating 40 Years Of AWP!

Jimmy Nail - credit Paul Glass

The team behind the 'Official Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Fan Site' is pleased to announce their largest-ever live event in celebration of 40 years of television’s premier award-winning comedy drama series.

Scheduled for Saturday, 11th May 2024, the event will take place at the O2 City Hall Newcastle, offering an exclusive evening to commemorate the birth, reception, and enduring legacy of this beloved television classic featuring Britain’s favourite builders.

Part one of the show will be hosted by north-east comedian, screenwriter, and actor, Jason Cook where he will be joined by members of the Auf Wiedersehen, Pet cast and crew* for a nostalgic look-back, including behind-the-scenes information, never-before-seen bloopers, anecdotes, and memories.

In the second part of the show, Jimmy Nail (AKA Leonard Jeffrey ‘Oz’ Osborne) and his band will deliver a concert performance, featuring Auf Wiedersehen, Pet-related music, including theme songs, as well as a selection of songs by Oz's idol, American country legend Merle Haggard. The show will also include appearances by some very special guests*.

*Subject to availability

Jimmy said:
“For this 40th-anniversary concert, I’ll be dusting off my duds and performing a selection of country-themed songs, some with an AWP connection along with some of my own compositions. It’s also an opportunity to get together with friends and connect with the show’s fans, young and old, to celebrate this extraordinary milestone. Happy Birthday, AWP!”