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  • Venue Apollo Theatre, London
  • Running time 1 hour 55 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines Children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other

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From the BAFTA-winning co-creator of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, comes the hilarious new comedy I’m Sorry, Prime Minister. Simon Rouse stars as Jim Hacker – older, but no wiser – alongside Clive Francis as the ever-scheming Sir Humphrey Appleby.

Will the old guard outwit a modern world that’s moved on without them? Or is it finally time to say, “I’m Sorry, Prime Minister…”?

Direct from the West End, don’t miss the hilarious new stage play now on tour – full of mischief, miscalculations, and misplaced power.

What is I’m Sorry, Prime Minister about?

Jim Hacker — once the most powerful man in Britain — is now retired and seeking a quiet life at Oxford’s Hacker College. But peace eludes him as he’s about to be evicted by a rebellious College Fellowship and student body who aren’t impressed by his past glories.

When trouble brews, there’s only one person he can turn to: the master manipulator himself, Sir Humphrey Appleby. But times have changed, and so has politics. Can the old team outwit the modern world, or will they finally be outmanoeuvred by it?

This touching and timely satire mixes biting humour with poignancy, as two old adversaries reckon with legacy, relevance, and what it means to grow old in public life.

Why see I’m Sorry Prime Minister?

    • A must-see for fans of Yes, Minister and classic British political comedy.
    • A hilarious and heartfelt farewell to two of British satire’s most iconic characters.
    • Written and directed by series creator Jonathan Lynn.
    • An unmissable mix of wit, nostalgia, and contemporary relevance.
    • Stars much-loved actor and presenter Griff Rhys Jones

Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to Hacker and Humphrey’s antics, this show offers a satirical masterclass that feels as relevant today as ever.

Tickets for I’m Sorry, Prime Minister – Book Now!

Don’t miss your chance to see the final chapter of one of the greatest political comedies of all time. Secure your seats today for I’m Sorry, Prime Minister starring Griff Rhys Jones.

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister runs until 9 May 2026 at the Apollo Theatre, London.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister?

  • Jim Hacker: Simon Rouse
  • Sir Humphrey Appleby: Clive Francis

Who are the creative team of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister?

  • Written by Jonathan Lynn
  • Co-directed by Jonathan Lynn & Michael Gyngell
  • Set and costume designer Lee Newby

Venue Information

Apollo Theatre , Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo line, Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 1, 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 55, 176

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Critics' reviews of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister

★★★★ “One of the funniest and best-loved BBC sitcoms of the 1980s is back... topical and surprisingly poignant” The Telegraph

★★★★ “A deliciously rueful comedy… brilliantly reincarnated” Daily Mail

★★★★ “Delights in disguising debate of thorny issues with intelligent comedy” Theatre Weekly

★★★ “Rhys Jones and Clive Francis as Sir Humphrey are a treat” The Guardian

★★★ “Memories of a perfect TV show came flooding back” The Times

★★★ “The sharp timing and comic physical precision of Clive Francis” The Standard

★★★ “Packs a surprisingly poignant punch” The i Paper

★★★ “●Griff Rhys Jones’ warm, playful performance” The Stage

★★★ “Clive Francis radiates delicious perfumed superiority” Telegraph (Cirencester)

★★★ “A gentle exercise in nostalgia, with charm” The Times (Cirencester)

Also see: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister is playing at the Apollo Theatre in London
The running time of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister is 1 hour 55 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for I’m Sorry, Prime Minister are: Children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other
Yes, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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