Laughing Stock Productions Announce The Audio Book Release of Dogman

Laughing Stock Productions Announce The Audio Book Release of Dogman

LONDON, August 10/PRNewswire/ --

- With Photo

- Attn. Book and Feature Editors

- A Musical Comedy Story for Children Under 10.

- By John Dowie, Read by Phill Jupitus, Songs by Neil Innes.

"With all the charm of Raymond Briggs' The Snowman, and the magic
of the Little Prince, this tale of a half-canine, half-human hero is a future
classic." - Sunday Express

A lonely boy who lives on the mainland.
A childless couple who look after a Lighthouse.
A rocketship-kennel that appears from nowhere.
This is the story of Dogman!

DOGMAN first appeared as a comedy musical drama for children in
1993, in Brighton and a critically acclaimed UK tour soon followed. In
September 2003 Dogman appeared in book form, illustrated by Delphine Thomas
and published by BBC Worldwide (Volume 1 of 3). A new theatrical production,
directed by Leisa Rea, played to great reviews at the Edinburgh Festival
2004.

Dogman's creator John Dowie has supported Ozzy Osbourne, was the resident
poet on Tony Wilson's Factory Records and a pioneer on the alternative comedy
scene, performing at one point in a double-act with Victoria Wood. However,
he has devoted much of his time over the past ten years to writing for the
younger generation. According to The Scotsman - "he has saved his best work
for children."

The eagerly awaited CD release of Dogman is read by comedian Phill
Jupitus ('Never Mind The Buzzcocks' BBC2 & BBC Radio 6 DJ). With an original
score by Neil Innes (founder member of the legendarily nonsensical art school
jazz band The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Neil went on to work with the Pythons
and formed the Beatles parody The Rutles with Eric Idle). As well as the
enchanting story, the CD also contains four additional songs.

What the press said about Dogman the show:

"That most critical of all audiences, the under-10's, were utterly
enthralled" - Daily Mail

"A good children's show is one where the adults enjoy it as much as the
children do. I (an adult supposedly) loved 'Dogman', as did all the children
around me, judging by the amount of laughter " - Three Weeks

"Dogman is a true family show, packed with laughs, but it is also a
beautiful piece of writing, in which the poet Dowie shines
through" - The Scotsman

Release Date & How to Purchase Dogman:

Dogman (A comedy musical for children)
By John Dowie
Read by Phill Jupitus
Music by Neil Innes
Release date: 26th September 2005
Price: GBP 5.99
Catalogue number: LAFFCD 0168

Available at WH Smith and all good book stores and record stores and
online at: www.amazon.co.uk, www.apple.com & www.napster.com
Produced & distributed by Laughing Stock
www.laughingstock.co.uk

A high resolution photograph to accompany this release is available to
the media free of charge via PA Photowire and at
http://www.mediapoint.press.net

Source: Laughing Stock Productions

PRESS CONTACT for review copies, competitions, interviews, images and further details: Charlotte Hamilton, T: +44(0)20-8699-7467 / +44(0)7976-560-580, E: cahamilton@btopenworld.com

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