Fawlty Towers: The Play is a comedy play by John Cleese based on his television sitcom of the same name that he co-wrote with Connie Booth.
The play adapted three episodes of the television series, forming one storyline; "The Hotel Inspectors", "Communication Problems" and "The Germans".
Production history Australia (2016) The play made its world premiere (as Fawlty Towers Live) at the Roslyn Packer Theatre in Sydney on August 19, 2016, before embarking on a tour of Australia. The planned tour of New Zealand was cancelled. The production was directed by Caroline J. Ranger and designed by Liz Ascroft and featured a cast including Stephen Hall as Basil Fawlty, Blazey Best as Sybil Fawlty, Aimee Horne as Polly and Syd Brisbane as Manuel.
West End (2024)
The play made its UK premiere (as Fawlty Towers: The Play) at the Apollo Theatre in London's West End opening 4 May 2024. It was originally due to run until 28 September, however due to popular demand it was extended into 2025. The cast features Adam Jackson-Smith as Basil, Anna-Jane Casey as Sybil, Victoria Fox as Polly, Hemi Yeroham as Manuel and Paul Nicholas as the Major.Casting Director is Anne Vosser
UK Tour (2025–2026) The play will embark on a tour around the UK opening in September 2025 at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley and concluding at the New Theatre, Oxford on 18 July 2026.
Cast and characters + Character Sydney West End Basil Stephen Hall Adam Jackson-Smith Sybil Blazey Best Anna-Jane Casey Polly Aimee Horne Victoria Fox Manuel Syd Brisbane Hemi Yeroham Major Gowen Paul Bertram Paul Nicholas Mrs Richards Deborah Kennedy Rachel Izen
Television On 3rd of September 2025 it was confirmed that a recording of the play will air on U&Goldhttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/fawlty-towers-the-play-uk-tv-airdate-newsupdate/
Sequel On 3rd of September 2025 it was confirmed that a sequel was in the works, both plays will not run the same time.https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/comedy/fawlty-towers-the-play-uk-tv-airdate-newsupdate/
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