John Cleese's Fawlty Towers Play Set for Extensive UK and Ireland Tour

Following a highly successful West End run, John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play is poised to embark on a significant tour across the UK and Ireland from September 2025 to July 2026. The play, adapted for the stage by Cleese himself, brings to life one of the most cherished British sitcoms, capturing the hilarity and chaos of the iconic Torquay hotel managed by the inept Basil Fawlty.

The tour will kick off on 30 September 2025 at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley and will visit numerous cities including Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. It will conclude in July 2026 at the New Theatre in Oxford. Audiences across the UK and Ireland will have the opportunity to experience this comedy masterpiece, which has been lauded as “the funniest show in town” by the Daily Express.

Tour Dates and Venues:

• 30 September - 4 October 2025: Churchill Theatre, Bromley

• 7 - 11 October 2025: Eastbourne Congress Theatre

• 14 - 18 October 2025: Bournemouth Pavilion

• 21 - 25 October 2025: New Wimbledon Theatre

• 28 October - 1 November 2025: Wycombe Swan Theatre

• 4 - 8 November 2025: Manchester Opera House

• 11 - 15 November 2025: Liverpool Empire

• 18 - 22 November 2025: Northampton Royal & Derngate

• 25 - 29 November 2025: Southend Cliffs Pavilion

• 2 - 6 December 2025: Theatre Royal Plymouth

• 9 - 13 December 2025: Guildford G Live

• 6 - 10 January 2026: Leeds Grand Theatre

• 13 - 17 January 2026: King’s Theatre, Glasgow

• 20 - 24 January 2026: Aberdeen Music Hall

• 27 - 31 January 2026: Edinburgh Playhouse

• 3 - 7 February 2026: Sunderland Empire

• 10 - 14 February 2026: Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

• 17 - 21 February 2026: Birmingham New Alexandra Theatre

• 24 - 28 February 2026: Regent Theatre, Stoke

• 3 - 7 March 2026: Southampton Mayflower

• 10 - 14 March 2026: Ipswich Regent Theatre

• 17 - 21 March 2026: Bradford Alhambra Theatre

• 24 - 28 March 2026: Blackpool Opera House

• 31 March - 4 April 2026: Milton Keynes Theatre

• 7 - 11 April 2026: Orchard Theatre, Dartford

• 14 - 18 April 2026: New Theatre, Oxford

The play intricately weaves together three of the original BBC TV episodes, culminating in a new finale that promises to enhance the theatrical experience. Directed by Caroline Jay Ranger and with set and costume design by Liz Ascroft and lighting by Ian Scott, the production amplifies the comedic essence of the television series for the stage.

Tickets for the tour go on sale on 2 December 2024, promising a delightful treat for fans of the classic series and theatre-goers looking for a comedic night out. For more details on specific performance times and to purchase tickets, check with local venues or search for the official Fawlty Towers – The Play tour information online.