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Noel Coward's classic comedy starring Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers

This production is suitable for ages 8+

Performance dates

31 August 2023 - 25 November 2023

Run time: To be confirmed.

Includes interval

4.7

156 reviews

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Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge star in a sparkling new production of Noel Coward’s immortal comedy of bad manners in the parts originally played by Coward himself and Gertrude Lawrence in the play’s 1930 premiere. Ex-spouses Elyot and Amanda are honeymooning with their new partners in the South of France only to find themselves, to their horror, in adjacent hotel rooms. As their passion rekindles, they decide to elope to Amanda’s flat in Paris only to resume the vicious slanging match that drove them apart in the first place.

Timeless in its witty dissection of sex, marriage and monogamy, Coward’s masterpiece – staged now to mark the 50th anniversary of his death in 1973 - continues to dazzle audiences throughout the world.

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Recent Reviews

4.7
156 reviews
Kay and John

The actors were excellent, delivering rapid fire lines with aplomb. I didn’t particularly enjoy the performance though. The initial gags wore thin when increasingly they were rooted within domestic abuse, physical and emotional violence and gaslighting. None of the characters inspired much sympathy. I think Noel Coward and his script should be left in the past.

Susan

Hi. Great fun and well acted.

Deborah Miskell

Play was great

Kevin

Great production, wonderful cast

CollectPlus Customer Bexleyheath

Absolutely fantastic, two hours of non stop laughter. Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge are a fantastic comic act

Elizabeth Galligan

I absolutely adore this play. I've always loved nigel havers and patricia hodge. To see them together in this great play was an opportunity not to be missed. It was fabulous. And the theatre staff were great too. Thank you very much.

Marion

Wonderful play and actors. The theatre seats were uncomfortable. As always insufficient supply of toilets!

Maureen Howell

Exquisite performance

Catherine Jenkins

Scintillating 2 hours. A great escape

Shaz

Excellent acting! It was a bit repetitive throughout the show, but obviously that's the nature of the play and a bit slow towards the end. Very funny though throughout the show. The Ambassador Theatre is very small, however, we had a really good view of the stage and we were in the upper circle. Seats very tight with no leg room. If you were over 6ft tall, with long legs, I think it would be a problem to fit in. Felt a bit claustrophobic at times, but overall there was a really good audience and a great ambience to the night.

Mike Stevens

Superb presentation

Tony Marsh

This was a great production of a classic play in a lovely, smaller theatre. The only reason I can’t give 5 stars overall is that, due to the very steep rake in the Circle, the seats are quite upright and a little uncomfortable after a long period sitting still.

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