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  • Running time 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 15+

Get tickets to classic TV comedy Men Behaving Badly live on stage.

Based on the hit TV comedy, Men Behaving Badly The Play is coming to the stage in a hilarious new adaptation by the TV show’s original creator Simon Nye.

Directed by Joseph O’Malley (Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em), Men Behaving Badly The Play is set in London on the eve of the Millennium. Gary’s clinging to his youth, Dorothy’s had enough, Deborah’s got a plan, and Tony’s… still Tony.

The world is bracing for Y2K as our favourite foursome prepare for their own Big Day, but when resolutions clash with revelations, the gang might just prove that the real millennium bug… is them.

Men Behaving Badly was one of Britain’s most successful TV comedies. Relive the chaos, rewind the tape, and grab your tickets now before the lights go out on the ‘90s!

Men Behaving Badly is playing at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester from 30 January until 7 March 2026. There is no current news about a London or West End transfer of the show, but check back for details or sign-up for alerts.

Four old friends and a wedding in the morning – what could possibly go wrong?

London, 31st December, 1999. Gary’s clinging to his youth, Dorothy’s had enough, Deborah’s got a plan, and Tony’s…still Tony. The world is bracing for Y2K as our favourite foursome prepare for their own Big Day, but when resolutions clash with revelations, the gang might just prove that the real millennium bug… is them.

Expect pints, fireworks, and a complete lack of adult supervision as we return to the flatmates where the TV series left off.

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Who is in the cast of Men Behaving Badly The Play?

Stars of the Barn Theatre Cirencester production include:

  • Ross Carswell as Gary
  • Matt Howdon as Tony
  • Ellie Nunn as Dorothy
  • Tricia Adele-Turner as Deborah
  • Neil Jennings as Ken
  • Valerie Antwi as Eve

Who are the creative team of Men Behaving Badly The Play?

  • Written by Simon Nye
  • Directed by Joseph O’Malley
  • Set and costume designer Alfie Heywood
  • Sound designer and composer Amanda Priestley
  • Lighting designer Adam Foley
  • Casting director Marc Frankum
  • Dialect coach Zoe Littleton
  • Associate costume designer Denise Cleal
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Important Notes

Content guidance: Contains strong language, sexual references. May contain flashing lights and haze

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Critics' reviews of Men Behaving Badly The Play

● "Enjoyable.... rich in dramatic irony" - The Telegraph

● "The minute the old theme tune begins, our audience is cheering" - What's On Stage

● "A true blast of 90’s nostalgia" - West End Best Friend

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The running time of Men Behaving Badly The Play is 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Men Behaving Badly The Play are: 15+
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