John Cleese's Fawlty Towers - The Play

The smash hit comedy returns!

Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now ‘the funniest show in town’ (Daily Express).

Adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger, this ‘hugely entertaining blast of unadorned nostalgia’ (The Times) makes for an ‘indisputably funny evening’ (The Telegraph).

Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major (Paul Nicholas), Mrs. Richards (Helen Lederer) and Polly (Joanne Clifton) with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

Booking Until

Saturday 13 September 2025

Running Time

1hr 50mins including an interval

Tickets From

£20

Age Guidance

Suitable for all ages

Danny Bayne

Danny Bayne

Basil

Mia Austen

Mia Austen

Sybil

Hemi Yeroham

Hemi Yeroham

Manuel

Joanne Clifton

Joanne Clifton

Polly

Paul Nicholas

Paul Nicholas

The Major

Helen Lederer

Helen Lederer

Mrs Richards

Greg Haiste

Greg Haiste

Mr Hutchinson / Wilhelm

Emily Winter

Emily Winter

Miss Tibbs

Dawn Buckland

Dawn Buckland

Miss Gatsby

John Hasler

John Hasler

Mr Thurston / Günter

Adam Elliott

Adam Elliott

Mr Walt

Neil Stewart

Neil Stewart

Taxi Driver/Mr Firkins/Mr Kerr/Mr Sharp

Josie Brightwell

Josie Brightwell

Liz

Ashleigh Harvey

Ashleigh Harvey

Debbie

Ben Jacobson

Ben Jacobson

Ken

Matthew Gordon

Matthew Gordon

Mr Dale

Raymond Rose

Raymond Rose

Philip

John Cleese & Connie Booth

Written by

John Cleese

Adapted for the stage by

Caroline Jay Ranger

Directed by

Liz Ascroft

Set & Costume Designer

Ian Scott

Lighting Designer

Anne Vosser

Casting Director

Denise Ranger

Assistant Director

Chris Kiely

Resident Director

Upcoming Performances:

Access Seating:

For all performances, you can select up to two seats at our discounted access rate of 50% off per person. These include:

  • Wheelchair park and companion seats
  • End-of-aisle seating
  • Central row seating

Step-free access to the Stalls is via a Domino Zonzini stair climber.



To make a wheelchair transfer booking, purchase more than two tickets or to discuss your seating requirements further, please contact our Access team on 0330 333 4815 or [email protected].

Groups Rate (6+ Tickets)

Rate: £50 per ticket (reduced from £99.50 – £65)
Seats: Stalls & Dress Circle
Valid For: Wednesday & Thursday matinee performances
Exclusion Dates: 1 – 11 Sep
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Groups Rate (10+ Tickets)

Rate: £50 per ticket (reduced from £99.50 – £65)
Seats: Stalls & Dress Circle
Valid For: Tuesday – Thursday performances
Exclusion Dates: N/A

 

Full price groups (10+) available on all performances.

Schools & Education Rate (10+ Tickets)

Rate: £25 per ticket (reduced from £60 – £35), 1 free teacher ticket for every 10 students
Seats: Grand Circle & Balcony
Valid For: Tuesday – Friday performances
Exclusion Dates: 22 Jul – 13 Sep

Apollo Theatre

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ

Apollo Theatre

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ

Booking Until

Saturday 13 September 2025

Running Time

1hr 50mins including an interval

Tickets From

£20

Age Guidance

Suitable for all ages

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