The West End stage adaption of the classic TV sitcom Fawlty Towers has announced its final extension in London. The show, adapted from the hit BBC TV series by John Cleese, will now run at the Apollo Theatre until 1st March 2025.
Cleese, who co-wrote the original 1970s series along with Connie Booth about stressed, Torquay-based hotelier Basil Fawlty has adapted three of the show's best-loved episodes, ‘The Germans’, ‘The Hotel Inspector’, and ‘Communication Problems’ for the stage.
Commenting on the announcement of the extension, Cleese said: “When we came up with the idea of bringing Fawlty Towers to the West End, I never thought it would get the reception that it has. It’s been almost exactly 50 years since we recorded the pilot at BBC Television Centre and I’m delighted that audiences still think it’s as funny as ever. As a result, we’ve been able to extend the West End run not once, but now twice! I believe that farce is funniest in a theatre with a live audience, and I’m very happy that this extension gives more people the chance to see our superb cast in action.”
Fawlty Towers stars Adam Jackson-Smith as Basil, Hemi Yeroham as Manuel, Anna-Jane Casey as Sybil, Victoria Fox as Polly, and Paul Nicholas as The Major.
Address
31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES
Venue Facilities
Air conditioned
Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus
Tube Lines
Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Directions from nearest tube
The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
Railway Station
Charing Cross
Bus Numbers
(Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night Bus Numbers
(Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car Park
Brewer Street (2mins)
Within Congestion Zone
Yes
Box Office Theatre Tickets
On Sale STA
Day Tickets
On Sale STA
The Apollo Theatre is a medium size West End theatre with a capacity of 833 seats on four levels. Excellent views are available throughout the venue, with very limited overhang coming from the higher tiers and steep rakes throughout ensuring good visibility of the stage.
Seats in the Stalls provide excellent views throughout, even towards the rear of the seating with premium seats being found in the front centre section of either the Stalls and also the Dress Circle which provide an immersive theatrical experience.
Seats in the front row of the Grand Circle are often sold at a discount in price, and although they are situated quite high up, you have a decent view of the action from an elevated position. The best seats in this section can be found one row behind in seats B15-18, as they do not feature any restriction from the lighting equipment. Seats towards the rear of the Stalls also offer a great view of the stage on a budget and are ideal for last-minute bargain hunters.