Fawlty Towers The Play is adding more dates to its successful run at the West End’s Apollo Theatre London.
The show was originally booking to 28 September 2024, but due to audience demand is now extending its booking period through Christmas 2024 to 4 January 2025.
The classic BBC comedy has been brought to life on stage by the TV show’s original writer John Cleese, who starred in the comedy as Basil Fawlty. Critics have loved the new show, with Fawlty Towers The Play getting a number of great reviews from London theatre critics.
This West End stage adaptation is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (Only Fools and Horses The Musical, Monty Python Live), and based on three of the original TV episodes: ‘The Hotel Inspector’ and ‘The Germans’ from series one, and ‘Communication Problems’ from series two.
The London theatre cast is led by Adam Jackson-Smith (The Girl On The Train, Outlander) as Basil Fawlty, Anna-Jane Casey (Cabaret, Girl From the North Country) as Sybil Fawlty; Hemi Yeroham (La Cage Aux Folles) as Manuel, Victoria Fox (Watching Glory Die) as Poll; and Paul Nicholas (Just Good Friends, EastEnders) as The Major
Other cast include 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.
Fawlty Towers The Play is based on the BBC comedy written by John Cleese and Connie Booth. It has been adapted for the stage by John Cleese and is directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. The creative team includes Set & Costume Designer Liz Ascroft, Lighting Designer Ian Scott, Casting Director Anne Vosser, Assistant Director Denise Ranger, and Resident Director Chris Kiely.
Fawlty Towers The Play is booking at the Apollo Theatre London to 4 January 2025.
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