
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play Tickets
Check-in to the world famous Fawlty Towers, a hotel experience like no other!Suitable for all
Performance dates
4 May 2024 - 1 March 2025 and 24 June - 13 September 2025
Run time: 1hr 50mins
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Nearly 50 years since it first hit our TV screens, the ‘Greatest British sitcom of all time’ (Radio Times) is now a brand-new stage play, adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.
Starring Adam Jackson-Smith as the inimitable Basil, Anna-Jane Casey as the iconic Sybil and Paul Nicholas as the bumbling Major, this 18-strong cast take on the iconic characters at Torquay’s most chaotic hotel – Fawlty Towers!
Featuring your favourite scenes from the sitcom’s unforgettable twelve episodes, Fawlty Towers West End really is the stage comedy event of the year!
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Casting / New Shows + Transfers
Fawlty Towers reopens with new staff
The hotel inspector tried to shut them down but now, fresh from a sold-out West End season at the Apollo Theatre, the ‘Greatest British Sitcom of All Time’ (Radio Times) is back - and there are some fresh faces joining the staff rota.
This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed, with the Daily Express hailing it ‘the funniest show in town,’ and the Mail on Sunday simply called it ‘fawltess’. The production, based on the hit 70s sitcom, sold out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. The play will reopen for business on 24 June. But who will be behind the check-in desk this time round?
Danny Bayne, who played Mr Walt/Dr Finn in the original West End run, has been promoted to owner, Basil. Paul Nicholas continues in his role as the delightfully bumbling Major. Whilst Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Joanne Clifton joins the cast to takes on the role of Polly, alongside Helen Lederer who play Mrs. Richards.
The 18-strong cast will bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year.
Fawlty Towers the Play runs at the Apollo Theatre from 24 June until 13 September 2025.
15 Apr, 2025 | By Sian McBride

News / Reviews / New Shows + Transfers
Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers the Play?
Almost five decades since the comedy classic hit our TV screens, the first official stage adaptation of the show has come crashing into the West End. The play, which is written by its original star and comedy giant (literally), John Cleese, stars Basil, Sybil, Manuel, and Polly, and features some of the sitcoms most iconic scenes from fan-favourite episodes ‘The Germans,’ ‘The Hotel Inspector’ and ‘Communication Problems’ . The play checked-in some VIPs at yesterday’s press night, but will they be returning to the seaside hotel, or will they just leave memories, and a scathing Trip Advisor review?
16 May, 2024 | By Sian McBride

News / Casting / New Shows + Transfers
Check-in to Fawlty Towers this Spring!
It has today been confirmed that the much-loved seventies sitcom, Fawlty Towers, will be causing chaos in the West End! Almost half a century since it first hit our TV screens, the sitcom has been adapted for the stage by comedy legend John Cleese. The brand-new show will be directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (Only Fools and Horses the Musical) and will star Adam Jackson-Smith (The Girl on the Train) as Basil Fawlty. John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - the Play will be taking reservations from 7th February 2024, with check-in available from 4th May 2024. And while you're planning your comedy night, don't forget to explore other comedy shows for even more laughs!
2 Feb, 2024 | By Sian McBride