John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play Tickets

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play London Tickets

Experience the chaotic charm of “John Cleese's Fawlty Towers - The Play” as it brings the legendary sitcom to life on the stage. The show effortlessly captures the hilarious mishaps and misadventures of the unforgettable staff and guests at Basil Fawlty's establishment. Ideal for lovers of comedy and theatre, this production joins the ranks of iconic West End plays, promising an evening of laughter and nostalgia.

What is Fawlty Towers the Play about?

The classic comedy follows Basil Fawlty, a huffy hotelier whose increasingly ludicrous efforts to "raise the tone" of his dilapidated seaside hotel are met with complaints, complications, and chaos. Determined to cater for the guests he thinks he deserves; he routinely berates those who are actually staying in his establishment. Engaging in furious tirades with guests, staff, and his wife Sybil, Basil is anything but the gracious host.

The classic sitcom has earned a legion of fans worldwide and made Torquay the number one holiday hotspot in the 70s. The quick-witted, sarcastic, and seriously silly characters in the show are often quoted today, and all star in John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play_._ Put upon Spanish waiter, Manuel, the good-natured general assistant, Polly, and of course, Basil, will be making mayhem in the capital this Summer, bringing joy and tears of laughter to a whole new audience. Don’t miss your chance to see this classic show live with Fawlty Towers West End!

Facts and critical acclaim

• The seventies sitcom is ranked number one on a list of the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes drawn up by the British Film Institute and was crowned Greatest Ever British TV Sitcom by the Radio Times
• The character of Basil Fawlty came runner up in Channel 4’s list of 100 Greatest TV Characters.
• The comedy classic only ran for two series and picked up the BAFTA award for Best Situation Comedy for each! The shows stars, John Cleese and Andrew Sachs also picked up a BAFTA for their iconic performances in the show.
• Comedy giant, John Cleese is one of the founders of Monty Python, and is a four-time Grammy nominee, and winner of BAFTA and Primetime Emmy awards!
• The critics loved the show, check out their Fawlty Towers play review

Fawlty Towers play cast

• Basil – Danny Bayne
• Sybil – Mia Austen
• Manuel – Hemi Yeroham
• Polly – Joanne Clifton
• The Major – Paul Nicholas
• Mrs Richards – Helen Lederer
• Mr Hutchinson/Wilhem – Greg Haiste
• Miss Tibbs – Emily Winter
• Miss Gatsby – Dawn Buckland
• Mr Thurston/Gunter – John Hasler
• Mr Walt – Adam Elliott
• Taxi Driver/Mr Firkins/Mr Kerr/Mr Sharp – Neil Stuart
• Hotel Guests – Josie Brightwell, Ashleigh Harvey, Ben Jacobson, Matthew Gordon and Raymond Rose

Fawlty Towers play creatives

• Book – John Cleese and Connie Booth
• Adapted for the stage by – John Cleese
• Director – Caroline Jay Ranger
• Assistant Director – Denise Ranger
• Set and Costume Designer – Liz Ascroft
• Lighting Designer – Ian Scott