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Full casting announced for 'Hay Fever' in the West End

Directed by Emily Burns, Hay Fever follows the Bliss family across one weekend at their country home, as (unbeknownst to each other) they all invite a guest, causing the house to erupt into chaos.

Summary

  • The full cast has been announced for Noel Coward's Hay Fever in the West End
  • The cast is led by Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant
  • They are joined by Will Close; Nancy Carroll and Ophelia Lovibond among others
Olivia Rook
Olivia Rook

Full casting has been revealed for Hay Fever at the Noël Coward Theatre in the West End. Performances begin on 22 September, running through 12 December.

Joining the previously announced two-time Tony Award winner Christine Baranski as Judith Bliss and Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant as David Bliss will be Nancy Carroll as Myra Arundel, Will Close as Simon Bliss, Charles Edwards as Richard Greatham, Ophelia Lovibond as Sorel Bliss, Ash Hunter as Sandy Tyrell, Lucy Karczewski as Jackie Coryton, and Jo McInnes as Clara.

The cast is completed by Helena Antoniou, Charlotte Avery, and Shaun Mendum.

Directed by Emily Burns, Coward's comedy follows the Bliss family across one weekend at their country home, as (unbeknownst to each other) they all invite a guest, causing the house to erupt into chaos.

The rest of the creative team includes set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick and sound design by Tingying Dong. The fight and intimacy director is Bethan Clark, and the dialect coach is Danièle Lydon.

Book Hay Fever tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Photo credit: cast of Hay Fever. (Photos by Oliver Rosser)

Frequently asked questions

What is Hay Fever about?

See Christine Baranski as she makes her West End debut beside Richard E. Grant in Hay Fever, Noël Coward’s comedy of family matters at Wyndham’s Theatre.

What's the age recommendation for Hay Fever?

The recommended age for Hay Fever is Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.

Where is Hay Fever playing?

Hay Fever is playing at Wyndham's Theatre. The theatre is located at 32-36 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA.

How long is Hay Fever?

The running time of Hay Fever is 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval

How do you book tickets for Hay Fever?

Book tickets for Hay Fever on London Theatre.

How much do tickets cost for Hay Fever?

Tickets for Hay Fever start at £57.

Who wrote Hay Fever?

Noël Coward is the writer.

Who directed Hay Fever?

Emily Burns is the director.

Is Hay Fever appropriate for kids?

Any children under 3 will not be admitted to the theatre, and those under 16 must be seated next to a ticketholder who is 18 or older.

Is Hay Fever good?

Hay Fever is a star-led, beloved comedy with a sharp stage presence. This production promises to bring a searing family meltdown to the stage, making pointed commentary on family dynamics and class through great wit.

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