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  • Venue The Other Palace, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 17 December 2023
  • Running time 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam star in the world premiere production of Frank and Percy at The Other Palace theatre in London.

Written by Ben Weatherill (Jellyfish), his new play Frank and Percy will see two acting giants unite for one incredible production.

Directed by Sean Mathias, Frank and Percy is a poignant and witty take on the unexpected relationship that blossoms between two men.

Ian McKellen, one of the UK’s greatest stage and screen actors, is starring as Percy in the play, alongside multi Olivier Award winning actor Roger Allam as Frank.

Frank and Percy is playing at The Other Palace theatre in London from 8 September to 17 December 2023.

Devoted to their canine companions, Frank and Percy both believe that human connection is far more temperamental.

But as their dogs play in the park, can Frank, a widowed schoolteacher and Percy, a somewhat radical elder statesman, find the time for new infatuation, or should they just let sleeping dogs lie?

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Frank and Percy?

The play stars Ian McKellen (The Lord of the Rings, X Men) as Percy, and Roger Allam (Endeavour) as Frank.

Who are the creative team of Frank and Percy?

Written by Ben Weatherill

Directed by Sean Mathias, with Set and Costume Design by Morgan Large; Lighting Design by Nick Richings; Sound Design by Andy Graham

Venue Information

The Other Palace , 12 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5JA

Nearest Tube or Train: Victoria (Victoria line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 16, 38, 52, 73, 82, 42, 148

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Critics' reviews of Frank and Percy

★★★★ "Ian McKellen holds the audience under his spell in charming gay romcom" - The Independent (The Other Palace London)

★★★★ "Ian McKellen and Roger Allam are a delight in this spikey comedy TimeOut (The Other Palace London)

★★★★ "Ian McKellen and Roger Allam are note perfect in moving male study" - The Times (Theatre Royal Windsor)

★★★★ "Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in a radical odd-couple romance" - The Evening Standard (Theatre Royal Windsor)

★★★★ "Ian McKellen proves age is no barrier to laughter" - Daily Mail (Theatre Royal Windsor)

Also see: Frank and Percy Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Frank and Percy is playing at the The Other Palace in London
The running time of Frank and Percy is 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Frank and Percy are: 14+
Yes, Frank and Percy has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
No, sorry, Frank and Percy has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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