New cast revealed for the return of 'Fawlty Towers — The Play'

John Cleese's show is based on three of his favourite episodes from his 1970s hit BBC sitcom of the same name.

Casting has been revealed for the West End return of Fawlty Towers – The Play. The show returns to the Apollo Theatre for a strictly limited three-month season from 24 June – 13 September.

John Cleese's show, based on three of his favourite episodes from his 1970s hit BBC sitcom of the same name, follows hotelier Basil Fawlty and his wife Sybil as they attempt to run a dilapidated hotel in Torquay.

Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, Fawlty Towers — The Play stars Danny Bayne as Basil Fawlty, Mia Austen as Sybil, Hemi Yeroham reprising his role as Manuel, Joanne Clifton as Polly, Paul Nicholas reprising his role as The Major, and Helen Lederer as Mrs Richards.

John Cleese said: “I’m thrilled with the top-class group of comedy actors that we've assembled for Fawlty Towers' return to the West End stage this June. September this year marks exactly 50 years since the first ever episode was broadcast on the BBC and here we are, all these years later, still making theatres rock with laughter."

The rest of the cast includes 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, and Josie Brightwell as Johanna and Liz (Hotel Guest).

Completing the company of players are Ashleigh Harvey playing Debbie (Hotel Guest), Ben Jacobson playing Ken (Hotel Guest), Matthew Gordon playing Mr Dale (Hotel Guest), and Raymond Rose playing Philip (Hotel Guest).

Following the West End summer season, Fawlty Towers will commence a UK tour from 30 September – 25 July 2026.

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Photo credit: Danny Bayne, Mia Austen, John Cleese, Helen Lederer, Paul Nicholas, and Joanne Clifton. (Photo by Trevor Leighton)