After delighting critics and audiences alike at the Theatre Royal Bath last summer, Lindsay Posner’s revival of Hay Fever will transfer to the West End in April, bringing with it the much-loved star, Felicity Kendal. Hay Fever was written in just three days by Noël Coward back in 1924, but if there is one thing the critics agree on is that it stands the test of time. With Posner’s faithful revival of this classic comedy, those who book a Hay Fever theatre break this year are in for a real treat.
With a Hay Fever theatre trip, you will see inside the country home of the fictional Bliss family as they entertain four guests. Mother, father, son and daughter all invite a guest for the weekend, but as the play unravels and hilarities ensue, the unlucky visitors find they have walked into the house of the most self centred and dysfunctional family. Hay Fever in the West End is in three acts, with the only interval after the first, making the show a perfect 2 hours of sharp wit, awkward situations and delightful dialogue.
With a Hay Fever theatre break you can expect to be transported back to the 1920s and to the country home of the family Bliss. However, the idyllic façade soon falls away as it becomes clear that Bliss is rather an ironic name for this unbearable family. Coward’s exquisite comedy of (bad) manners revels in awkward stilted conversation, giving the actors a chance to shine and giving the audience a hilarious two hours of sensational entertainment. Hay Fever theatre breaks give you the chance to see Felicity Kendal on top form, but more than that, they give you the chance to see one of Noël Coward’s best plays performed to perfection in London’s magical West End.
Hay Fever theatre breaks are great value theatre packages for Hay Fever ticket and hotel deals. Choose your preferred price band and rest assured that TicketTree will get the best possible seats. We take equal care in the selection of our hotels, choosing them carefully from the thousands of properties in London. All our hotels are well reviewed, well located and offer excellent customer service. You can complete your Hay Fever theatre break with discounted rail tickets from any destination.
***** ‘This show is a winner…Felicity Kendal on the most tremendous form’ - Daily Mail
**** ‘Felicity Kendal has never been better…a powerhouse performance of acute comic skill’ - Times
**** ‘Hay Fever…a comic masterpiece in the great tradition of high English comedy, Felicity Kendal in superb form’ - Daily Telegraph
**** ‘Stylish, well-cast and extremely entertaining’- Independent
With our Bronze category Hay Fever theatre breaks, you get a real bargain. With your Hay Fever theatre break, you will be at the back of the upper circle. However, most seats in this section are clear view and with the Duke of York's theatre being relatively small, sitting at the back is not too bad, meaning your cheap theatre break still gives you a great experience.
Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm & Thursday and Saturday at 3pm
Running time - 2 hours
Booking until - 30/08/2015