Noises Off
A farce is a magical thing. But a meta-farce takes the fun to an entirely new level, which is why this play has always been so popular. It’s an exemplar of fine comedy, a fast-paced masterpiece of endless laughs and top quality silliness, following a touring theatre company as they bumble their way through a farce of their own called Nothing On. If it can go wrong, it does. The final rehearsals are a mess of confusion. The opening night is a disaster. The matinee, in Ashton-Under-Lyme, is horribly hilarious and the final performance, in Stockton-On-Tees, is totally catastrophic.
Theatre tickets for Noises Off let you enjoy a production that has toured the UK and thrilled audiences every step of the way. It stars Felicity Kendal (The Good Life) as Dotty, Jonathan Coy as Frederick Fellows, and Alexander Hanson as Lloyd Dallas. Further casting is to be announced. Prepare yourself for a feel-good show packed with shambolic sketches, genuine laughs, and plenty of classic comedy entertainment. The fun will take place at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket from 27th September 2023, and it’s currently booking right through to 16th December 2023. We wouldn’t be at all surprised if it extends.
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Gloriously Funny Show Had a wonderful view from Row M
A Beautiful theatre and a very funny show
Jackie, 17 Dec 2023
Disappointed Didn’t laugh once. Partner did though. Found it all pointless.
Michael, 13 Dec 2023
Fantastic Show Excellent show, such a shame it is closing soon.
David, 13 Dec 2023
Very funny farce Becomes funnier as each act progresses ending with hilarious third act. All actors excellent and obviously enjoying the play.
Susan, 10 Dec 2023
Absolutely brilliant! What a treat this show is! Fast paced, funny, engaging from the start and throughout the show. The cast was perfect, we loved them all.
Catherine, 09 Dec 2023
Lived up to expectations! Totally get why this is such an acclaimed script. So funny! And the choreography and acting to get the max from it was so good. We all just laughed and laughed. Really silly fun night.
Catherine, 08 Dec 2023
Farcical escapism The comedic timing is brilliant and makes for a very funny play.
Kerry, 07 Dec 2023
Farce at its best Although the play is now a little dated it’s still highly entertaining.
The performances were so slick and professional that it was impossible not to laugh and also wonder at how they were able to perform it with such apparent ease.
Farce requires a great deal of skill and timing is paramount and all the actors clearly had both… excellent!
Stephanie, 02 Dec 2023
Couldn’t have asked for a better night I saw this over 40 years ago, on its London debut and left the theatre with mascara down my face because I was crying with laughter.
This time was just as good, although it’s obviously evolved a bit. The players were all magnificent, with exquisite timing and delivery. We flew in from France just for one night so that we could see it before it closes. My husband had never seen it and it was as much a delight to me watching his hilarity as it was having the chance to see it myself once more. Thank you all so much.
Heather, 26 Nov 2023
Hilarious. If you liked faulty towers, this is even better. Fast-moving, cleverly written and performed.
Geraldine, 21 Nov 2023
Noisefully Wonderful This current incarnation of Michael Frayn's classic farce within a farce feels as fresh as ever thanks to an amazing cast and very deft direction. Inherently, the second act is always hard to top in any production, the hilarity and brilliance keeps the audience howling all the way to the very last second. Talk about wanting an encore!
John, 19 Nov 2023
Hilarious farce Noises off was a hilarious fast moving farce.All the cast worked so hard and Felicity Kendall was amazing at 77 coping with numerous lines( mainly about sardines!!) and lots of entrance and exits, as did all the cast. It was a real “laugh out loud” show which is so much needed .
Carolyn, 15 Nov 2023
A laugh out loud A hilariously funny old style British farce. What used to be called good clean fun. Great performances from the cast. We couldn’t stop laughing at the end. Best fun time we’ve had at the theatre for years. Definitely recommend. ??
Keith, 09 Nov 2023
Funny The laughter builds and builds. First 15-20 minutes I was having doubts, but it genuinely builds upon itself to such a great finale.
Paul, 31 Oct 2023
Hilarious Brilliant I haven't laughed so much in ages!
And just when I thought it was over- it wasn't
Janet, 25 Oct 2023
Wait for the second act At the time of the intermission I was regretting choosing this show. However, it turns out that the first act serves to set up the jokes for the second and third acts. I would recommend sticking it out to the second act. It becomes hilarious.
Andrea, 22 Oct 2023
Just builds and builds Great show we had the youngest who was highly skeptical but she loved it
John, 17 Oct 2023
Very funny great way to forget your troubles Card only and cans of diet coke a whopping £3 and programme £5 not worth it in terms of reading material, west end is getting expensive
Tom, 12 Oct 2023
Great show! Very funny, with unexpected twists and turns! Highly recommend!
Dasha, 09 Oct 2023
Good fun An entertaining evening in a wonderful and famous London theatre. The timing was breath taking-opening and closing doors!! I gave the music rating as average, there was no music in the show but I could not leave this option blank.
George, 05 Oct 2023
Rib-achingly funny A last-minute decision to see this show - and what a treat it was!
Superb farce, brilliantly acted. Even my French OH was crying with laughter.
Marion, 29 Sep 2023
LOL fun, farce, lots of proper laugh out loud moments. Recommended
Paul, 08 Mar 2023
Splendid farce! Simply hilarious goodness knows how they remember it all!
Phil, 25 Feb 2023
Hilarious So clever and brilliantly funny.
Eileen, 01 Feb 2023
