'Fawlty Towers' announces West End closing date
The play has been adapted from three of the TV show's best-loved episodes ‘The Hotel Inspector’, ‘The Germans’, and ‘Communication Problems’.
Fawlty Towers has announced its final extension in London's West End. The show, adapted by John Cleese from the hit BBC TV series, will run until 1 March, 2025 at the Apollo Theatre.
Cleese who, along with Connie Booth, co-wrote the original 1970s series about stressed, Torquay-based hotelier Basil Fawlty, adapted three of the show's best-loved episodes ‘The Hotel Inspector’, ‘The Germans’, and ‘Communication Problems’ for the stage.
On announcement of the extension, Cleese said: “When we came up with the idea of bringing Fawlty Towers to the West End, I never thought it would get the reception that it has. It’s been almost exactly 50 years since we recorded the pilot at BBC Television Centre and I’m delighted that audiences still think it’s as funny as ever. As a result, we’ve been able to extend the West End run not once, but now twice! I believe that farce is funniest in a theatre with a live audience, and I’m very happy that this extension gives more people the chance to see our superb cast in action.”
The play stars Adam Jackson-Smith as Basil, Anna-Jane Casey as Sybil, Hemi Yeroham as Manuel, Victoria Fox as Polly, and Paul Nicholas as The Major.
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Photo credit: Fawlty Towers in the West End. (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Fawlty Towers – The Play about?
Comedy legend John Cleese brings a stage adaptation of Fawlty Towers to the West End this summer, based on the episodes “The Hotel Inspectors”, “Communication Problems”, and “ The Germans”. Basil and Sybil Fawlty are played by Adam Jackson-Smith and Anna-Jane Casey, with Hemi Yeroham as Manuel and Victoria Fox as Polly. Caroline Jay Ranger directs.
Where is Fawlty Towers – The Play located?
Apollo Theatre. The address is London, United Kingdom, W1D 7EZ.
Where is Fawlty Towers – The Play playing?
Fawlty Towers – The Play is playing at Apollo Theatre. The theatre is located at 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ.
How long is Fawlty Towers – The Play?
The running time of Fawlty Towers – The Play is 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
How do you book tickets for Fawlty Towers – The Play?
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What's the age requirement for Fawlty Towers – The Play?
The recommended age for Fawlty Towers – The Play is All Ages. .
Who wrote Fawlty Towers?
Fawlty Towers is adapted for the stage by John Cleese, based on the original scripts by John Cleese and Connie Booth.
Who directs Fawlty Towers?
Caroline Jay Ranger directs Fawlty Towers.
Is Fawlty Towers good?
Yes: Based on one of the most popular sitcoms of all time, the stage version of Fawlty Towers is adapted by John Cleese and based on three of the most acclaimed TV episodes.
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