The classic BBC comedy has been brought to life on stage and audiences are loving it, so much so there's more time to see it!
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake artwork.
Fawlty Towers The Play is extending its run at the Apollo Theatre from 28 September 2024 to 4 January 2025.
Written by the TV show's original writer John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ringer, the play is based on three of the original TV episodes; ‘The Hotel Inspector’ and ‘The Germans’ from series one, and ‘Communication Problems’ from series two.
The cast is led by Adam Jackson-Smith (The Girl On The Train) as Basil Fawlty, Anna-Jane Casey (Cabaret) as Sybil Fawlty; Hemi Yeroham (La Cage Aux Folles) as Manuel, Victoria Fox (Watching Glory Die) as Poll; and Paul Nicholas (Just Good Friends) as The Major.
They are joined by Rachel Izen as Mrs Richards; Steven Meo as Mr Hutchinson/German guest; Kate Russell-Smith as Miss Tibbs; Nicola Sanderson as Miss Gatsby; Greg Haiste as Mr Thurston/German guest; Danny Bayne as Mr Walt / Dr Finn; Neil Stuart as Taxi Driver/ Mr Firkins / Mr Kerr / Mr Sharp; Emma Fenney as German guest; and Hotel Guests played by Mia Austen, John Hasler, and Dale Superville. Completing the company are Ben Jacobson and Suzy Bloom.
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Expect the same sharp wit and chaotic humour that made the original show a classic, now on stage until 2025.
