Fawlty Towers
Britain's finest sitcom was TV's most perfectly constructed farce
Independent
Why see Fawlty Towers?
The Greatest Sitcom Of All Time Heads To The Stage
Britain's most beloved '70s sitcom heads to the stage of London's Apollo Theatre, adapted by the show's original writer and star, John Cleese - nearly fifty years after its debut. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger ( Only Fools and Horses: The Musical), the stage adaptation brings this iconic comedy to life. First broadcast in September 1975, Fawlty Towers is widely regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time - and now you have the chance to relive the chaos on stage.
About Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers is set in a fictional hotel in the seaside town of Torquay, nestled along the English Riviera. The story follows the eccentric and rather incompetent Basil Fawlty (John Cleese) and the ever-patient Sybil Fawlty (Prunella Scales) as they attempt to run the hotel, encountering a hilarious string of mishaps and mayhem along the way.
About Fawlty Towers In The West End
The two-hour play stays faithful to the original show we know and love, combining elements from three episodes of the original series "The Hotel Inspector," "The Germans," and "Communication Problems" incorporating them into one whole storyline.
Upcoming Performances
Cast
- Adam Jackson-Smith as Basil
- Anna-Jane Casey as Sybil
- Hemi Yeroham as Manuel
- Victoria Fox as Polly
- Paul Nicholas as The Major
- Rachel Izen as Mrs Richards
- Steven Meo as Mr Hutchinson/German guest
- Kate Russell-Smith as Miss Tibbs
- Nicola Sanderson as Miss Gatsby
- Greg Haiste as Mr Thurston/German guest
- Danny Bayne as Mr Walt/Dr Finn
- Neil Stuart as Taxi Driver/Mr Firkins/Mr Kerr/Mr Sharp
- Emma Fenney as German guest
Further cast
Mia Austen, John Hasler, Dale Superville, Ben Jacobson and Suzy Bloom
Creative
- Adapted for the stage by John Cleese
- Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger
- Set and costume designer - Liz Ascroft
- Lighting designer - Ian Scott
- Casting director - Anne Vosser
- Assistant director - Denise Ranger
- Resident director - Chris Kiely
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