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# PREVIEW: Rosemary Ashe stars as Dora Bryan
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/preview-rosemary-ashe-stars-as-dora-bryan/
- Published: 2021-07-05T10:17:43.000Z
- Updated: 2021-07-05T11:39:33.000Z
- Description: Brian Butler looks forward to one theatre legend bringing another to life on the Brighton stage
- Author: Brian Butler
- Tags: Arts, Brighton Fringe, Cabaret, Previews, Rosemary Ashe, The Warren

[![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/adorable-dora-fly600400.png)](https://www.gscene.com/arts/brighton-fringe/preview-rosemary-ashe-stars-as-dora-bryan/attachment/adorable-dora-fly600400/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)

Dora Bryan was as much a part of Brighton life as she was of the British entertainment world. She lived in the city for many years and was often seen shopping in Kemp Town. Over 8 decades she did it all – from panto to Carry On films, Shakespeare to tv classics like Last of The Summer Wine, Dinner Ladies, Ab Fab to name only a few and most memorably her award-winning role in the ground-breaking film A Taste Of Honey.

She’s famous for saying of her roles: “tarts and barmaids, I just took whatever came along. ”

Now West End star [**Rosemary Ashe** ](https://www.rosemaryashe.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)is bringing Dora back to life in Brighton onstage this week. Rosemary, star of musicals including Phantom, Les Mis, Candide, Oliver and The Witches Of Eastwick , penned the show in lockdown. The result is Adorable Dora.

[![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rosemary-ashe-in-adorable-dora600.png)](https://www.gscene.com/arts/brighton-fringe/preview-rosemary-ashe-stars-as-dora-bryan/attachment/rosemary-ashe-in-adorable-dora600/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)

Expect a generous dose of fun, eccentricity and flamboyance. The show is part of the further extension of Brighton Fringe and can be seen at The Warren, Oil Shed , on 8 July at 4.45 pm and 10 July at 1.10pm

More information at [brightonfringe.org](https://www.brightonfringe.org/whats-on/adorable-dora-the-dora-bryan-show-154225/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) and[ rosemaryashe.com](https://www.rosemaryashe.com/?ref=scenemag.co.uk)