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Out in the ‘real world’ the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been assassinated and England’s most treasured writers are being murdered one by one! Back in the cosy bubble of university life, a bachelor don anguishes over sex, marriage, anagrams, and the meaning of life. Did someone suggest academics were ‘out of touch’?
Christopher Hampton's most celebrated hit play returns to the West End. Simon Callow's new production stars: Matt Berry (The IT Crowd, Toast of London), Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners, Friday Night Dinner), Lily Cole (Ab Fab The Movie), Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife) and Tom Rosenthal (Friday Night Dinner).
PRESS:
★★★★
'Simon Bird and Lily Cole are a treat in this intellectually witty, emotionally acute tragi-comedy' - Daily Telegraph
'Simon Bird is hilarious as he leads a stellar comic cast' - Radio Times
'Biting satire' - The Week
'A smart college comedy - I love the play' - The Guardian
'Christopher Hampton’s wickedly funny tale of the foibles of life in a university town' - Time Out
CELEBS:
'Brilliant' - Jack Whitehall
'Very clever' - Joe Thomas (The Inbetweeners)
'It's fantastic' - Greg McHugh (Fresh Meat)
'I love this - it's funny, clever and thought-provoking' - Paul McKenna
'It's really relevant in today's political climate.' - Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat)
- Address
Trafalgar Studios Whitehall London SW1A 2DY
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
- Cast
This exciting ensemble cast includes:
Simon Bird (star of The Inbetweeners and Friday Night Dinner), model and actress Lily Cole, Charlotte Ritchie (Fresh Meat, Call the Midwife, Siblings), Tom Rosenthal (Friday Night Dinner) and BAFTA award winning writer, actor and musician Matt Berry (The IT Crowd, The Mighty Boosh).
- How Does It Work
You will receive a voucher after purchase. Please print and present on arrival.
- Times
3 April - 22 July 2017
Mon-Sat: 19.30
Thurs & Sat: 14.30- Where Do I Go
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall
By bus: 3 11 12 24 53 77a 88 91 139 159 453
Closest Tube: Charing Cross and Embankment (Northern and Bakerloo)
Trafalgar Studios, Studio 1
Trafalgar Studios Whitehall London SW1A 2DY