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See Arthur Wing Pinero’s breathless comedy, The Cabinet Minister, revitalised in a brand-new adaptation by Nancy Carroll and directed by Paul Foster.

This must-see show features a stellar cast led by Nancy Carroll, delivering a sparkling story of marriage, blackmail and class where anything can happen! Book your tickets now for this limited 8-week run.

A fabulous cast includes Olivier Award-winner Nancy Carroll (After the Dance, The Gathering Storm), Sara Crowe (Hay Fever, Private Lives, Skins), Dillie Keane (Fascinating Aïda), George Blagden (Company), Joe Edgar (Just For One Day), Phoebe Fildes (Assassins), Rosalind Forbes (In Clay), Dom Hodson (Bleak Expectations), Nicholas Rowe (Tammy Faye), Laurence Ubong Williams (The Motive and the Cue), Romaya Weaver and Matthew Woodyatt (A Song of Songs).

The Cabinet Minister runs from 21 September 2025 to 16 November 2024 at the Menier Chocolate Factory London.

Sir Julian Twombley is in trouble: his wife and son have run up massive debts and his political reputation is in the balance. The House of Commons is far from a safe space for him and the newspapers are sniffing blood. Can he save face and hang on to his sanity?

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Who is in the cast of The Cabinet Minister?

Starring Nancy Carroll as Lady Katherine Twombley, Sara Crowe as Dowager Countess of Dumdurris, George Blagden as Valentine White, Joe Edgar as Brook Twombley, Phoebe Fildes as Fanny Lacklustre, Rosalind Forbes as Imogen Twombley, Dom Hodson as Keith Lord Drumdurris, Dillie Keane as Lady Macphail, Nicholas Rowe as the Right Honourable Sir Julian Twombley, Laurence Ubong Williams as Mr Bernard Lacklustre and Mr Melting, Romaya Weaver as Lady Effie Vibart and Matthew Woodyatt as Sir Colin Macphail of Ballocheevin.

Who are the creative team of The Cabinet Minister?

By Arthur Wing Pinero, adapted by Nancy Carroll

Director: Paul Foster; Set & Costume Designer: Janet Bird; Lighting Designer: Tim Mascall; Sound Designer: George Dennis; Composer & Musical Supervisor: Sarah Travis; Movement: Joanna Goodwin

Venue Information

Menier Chocolate Factory , 53 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1RU

Nearest Tube or Train: London Bridge (Northern line, Jubilee line)

Nearest Buses: 17, 21, 35, 40, 43, 47, 48, 133, 141, 149, 343, 381, 521

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Critics' reviews of The Cabinet Minister

★★★★★ "Outstanding...a viciously funny, uproarious and wholly engaging farce" - Telegraph

★★★★★ "Highly recommended" - Express

★★★★ "There is no stage comedy out there quite so funny...A must-see for all" - Guardian

★★★★ "Heaps of fun as Pinero meets Carry On" - The Times

★★★★ "Gifted cast delivers plenty of belly laughs" - The Stage

Also see: The Cabinet Minister Reviews Round-up

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The Cabinet Minister is playing at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London
Yes, The Cabinet Minister has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday, Sunday
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