A brand-new production of Gogol's satirical masterpiece opens next month.
Martha Howe-Douglas headshot.
Best known as one of the co-creators, writers and performers of the hit BBC Comedy Ghosts and Sky 1's Yonderland, Martha Howe-Douglas will join the cast of The Government Inspector.
The brand new production will premiere at the Marylebone Theatre from 3 May.
Martha will join the company as ‘Mrs Swashprattle’ to replace the previously announced Vicki Pepperdine, who is stepping away from the show for personal reasons. She will join the previously announced Dan Skinner who will play 'Governor Swashprattle'.
What is The Government Inspector about?
This hilarious new adaptation sets the action in a small parochial town in late 19th century Britain, where the corrupt local officials mistake an over-privileged, vainglorious liar, who just happens to be passing through the town, for a high-ranking government inspector. Desperate to cover up their crimes and escape censure, the town’s Governor and his cronies pull out all the stops to try and bribe this dishonest buffoon with money, wine and women.
Book The Government Inspector tickets
Premiering at the Marylebone Theatre, The Government Inspector has always cemented its reputation as one of the greatest comedies in world literature. Only performing in London for a limited time, don't miss out on your opportunity to see this!
