One Man, Two Guvnors Theatre breaks

About the show

Richard Bean’s hilarious update of Servant of Two Masters (1743) brings the action to Brighton in 1963. Adapted by Bean for the National Theatre in 2011 with James Cordon starring as the unwitting Frances Henshall, the show has since stormed the UK, had Broadway in stitches, and has been seen all over the world in an international tour.

After his skiffle band fires him, the nice-but-dim Frances Henshall inadvertently becomes employed by two men who mustn’t know he is employed by the other. One employer, Stanley Stubbers, is a criminal of class, and the other, Roscoe Crabbe, is a local gangster.

Little does Frances know, Roscoe is actually Rachel, impersonating her twin brother who was killed by none other than her lover, Stanley Stubbers. A One Man Two Guvnors theatre break will have you weeping with laughter at this tour de farce of masterful comedy.

What to expect from One Man, Two Guvnors

With a mix of original skiffle songs written for the production, and expertly-timed slapstick comedy from a succession of incredible comic talent, One Man Two Guvnors theatre breaks guarantee you a fantastic evening of laughter. With award-winning writing and the critics unable to keep the smile from their faces, with One Man Two Guvnors theatre breaks you won’t fail to have an exceptional night out in London.

Choose from our extensive list of top London hotels and spend the night in the West End, ready to enjoy the hustle and bustle fresh in the morning. Forget messing around with separate bookings – our One Man Two Guvnors theatre breaks will take all the stress out of your London trip.

Don’t forget that we offer discounted rail tickets, the perfect way to complete your London break.

Reviews of One Man, Two Guvnors

“Of all the feel-good shows in London, this is the funniest” - Sunday Times

“Forget your cares at the funniest show in town” - Daily Telegraph

“The funniest show in the western world” - Daily Mail

“A triumph of visual and verbal comedy. One of the funniest productions in the National's history” - The Guardian

Interesting facts about One Man, Two Guvnors

In the Commedia dell’arte tradition, the play has lots of audience interaction. Frances has often been played by stand-up comics, including James Cordon, who originated the role, and Rufus Hound
In its final week of rehearsals, the show squeezed 100 A-Level students into their rehearsal room to find out which of the scenes were too long, when the plot wasn’t clear, or the action not funny enough
One Man Two Guvnors is part of a storm of National Theatre shows in the West End in recent years – in early 2013 the National had 8 shows simultaneously playing all over London, one of which was One Man Two Guvnors

Children

Suitable for ages 14+

Performances

Monday - Saturday evenings @ 7.30pm
Wednesday and Saturday matinees @ 2.30pm

Running time - 2 hours, 30 minutes

Booking until - 02/03/2014

Important information

Patrons in the Gallery should be aware that seating is on cushioned wooden benches.

Book this show

Theatre Royal Haymarket

HaymarketLondon
SW1Y 4HT

Nearest tube - Piccadilly Circus

Seating information - The theatre is split into 4 tiers: the Stalls are at the ground level, with the Royal Circle on the 1st floor, the Upper Circle above and the Balcony at the top.

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Flexible payment

If you are booking a break more than six weeks in advance you can choose to pay just 50% of your package price at the time of purchase and settle the remaining balance a month before you travel.

Discounted rail

Add rail to your package and save up to 50% on 'pay on the day' prices. We offer great value, flexible travel options to make your trip hassle free!