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  • Venue Apollo Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 13 September 2025
  • Running time 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines Suitable for all ages

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Fawlty Towers – the greatest British sitcom of all time (Radio Times) is brought to life in an hilarious new West End stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese.

Following a sold-out run last year, Fawlty Towers is back in the West End for a strictly limited season. With critics hailing the show “hilarious” (Sunday Times) and “hugely entertaining” (Times), don’t miss this nostalgic trip back to the 70’s, featuring an 18-strong cast taking on all of the iconic characters at Torquay’s most chaotic hotel – Fawlty Towers!

Fawlty Towers stars Danny Bayne (Only Fools and Horses The Musical) as Basil Fawlty, Mia Austen (Ludwig) as Sybil, Hemi Yeroham (La Cage Aux Folles) as Manuel, Joanne Clifton (Shrek The Musical) as Polly, Paul Nicholas (Just Good Friends) as The Major, and Helen Lederer (Absolutely Fabulous) as Mrs Richards.

Based on three episodes from the original TV series – ‘The Hotel Inspector’, ‘The Germans’ and ‘Communication Problems’, Fawlty Towers The Play features many of your favourite scenes from the unforgettable sitcom.

Experience this classic comedy live on stage for some nostalgic, feel good fun. Book tickets now.

Fawlty Towers The Play ran at the Apollo Theatre in London from 24 June to 13 September 2025.

Fawlty Towers is also touring the UK and Ireland – BOOK TICKETS >

Following a tip off that hotel inspectors may be visiting and eager to impress, Basil attempts to ingratiate himself with guests that he suspects are there to critique the establishment. The situation is further plagued by a party of Germans, the deaf and dotty guest-from-hell, Mrs Richards, whose infuriating complaints prevent him from hiding a gambling win from his ever vigilant and bossy wife, Sybil. Together they run their hotel with a little help from the unflappable Polly, and very little help at all from Manuel, the trainee waiter from Barcelona who is the butt of Fawlty’s frustration.

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Who is in the cast of Fawlty Towers The Play?

Starring Danny Bayne as Basil Fawlty, Mia Austen as Sybil, Hemi Yeroham as Manuel, Joanne Clifton as Polly, Paul Nicholas as The Major, Helen Lederer as Mrs Richards

Also stars Greg Haiste as Mr Hutchinson / Wilhelm, Emily Winter as Miss Tibbs, Dawn Buckland as Miss Gatsby, John Hasler as Mr Thurston / Günter, Adam Elliott as Mr Walt, Neil Stewart as Taxi Driver/ Mr Firkins / Mr Kerr / Mr Sharp, Josie Brightwell as Johanna and Liz, Ashleigh Harvey as Debbie, Ben Jacobson as Ken, Matthew Gordon as Mr Dale, and Raymond Rose as Philip

Who are the creative team of Fawlty Towers The Play?

  • TV series written by John Cleese & Connie Both
  • Adapted for the stage by John Cleese
  • Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger
  • Set and Costume Designer Liz Ascrof
  • Lighting Designer Ian Scott
  • Casting Director Anne Vosser
  • Assistant Director Denise Ranger

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 Fawlty Towers The Play

★★★★ "Hugely entertaining blast of nostalgia" - The Times

★★★★ "John Cleese sitcom revival is the funniest show in town" - Daily Express

★★★★ "John Cleese has recreated the magic" - i News

★★★★ "Still very good fun" - Daily Mail

★★★★ "It’s hilarious"- Sunday Times

Also see: Fawlty Towers The Play Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Fawlty Towers The Play is playing at the Apollo Theatre in London
The running time of Fawlty Towers The Play is 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Fawlty Towers The Play are: Suitable for all ages
Yes, Fawlty Towers The Play has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Fawlty Towers is a TV series written by John Cleese and Connie Booth; Fawlty Towers The Play is adapted by John Cleese.
Yes. Fawlty Towers is regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms ever, and this stage production brings the beloved series to life with fan-favourite scenes from the TV show, adapted by John Cleese. Enjoy the classic comedy and memorable moments in this theatrical adaptation.
No, sorry, Fawlty Towers The Play has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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