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One Man, Two Guvnors
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Theatre Details
Theatre Royal Haymarket
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8 Haymarket,
Westminster, London,
SW1Y 4HT
Theatre Royal Haymarket
8 Haymarket, Westminster, London, SW1Y 4HT
Travel
Tube
Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus
Tube Lines
Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Directions to theatre
(5mins) Go along Coventry Street and then take Haymarket on the right where the theatre will be approx. 200 metres along.
Bus
Buses: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 23, 38, 53, 88, 139, 159
Night Buses: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, 453, N8, N19, N38, N97, N3, N13, N15, N136, N159
Rail
Charing Cross
Parking
Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (2mins)
Next Available Dates
Performance Times
- Mon
- -7.30pm
- Tue
- -7.30pm
- Wed
- 2.30pm7.30pm
- Thu
- -7.30pm
- Fri
- -7.30pm
- Sat
- 2.30pm7.30pm
- Sun
- --
Booking Period
- Show Opened
- 2nd Mar 2012
- Booking Until
- 15th Sep 2012
Running Time
Age Restrictions
Suitable for ages 14+
What's it all about?
You’ve probably heard all about James Corden’s (The History Boys, Gavin & Stacey) side-splitting performance in the hugely popular and award-winning One Man, Two Guvnors. But if this laugh-a-minute show has somehow passed you by, now’s the time to catch it as the awesome Owain Arthur (Birdsong) steps into the starring role.
Get ready for a great night out, full of brilliant banter, sensational slapstick and full-on farce. And with an on-stage skiffle band rocking the room between acts, this truly is world-class entertainment.
Who's in it?
You may not know his name yet, but trust us, Owain Arthur is one to watch. Some audiences were lucky enough to watch this rising star fill in for James Corden, so it’s fair to say he knows the role inside out. But he also brings a strong track record of his own, following roles with the RSC and in Birdsong at the Comedy Theatre.
Owain is joined by ITV’s Primeval stars Hannah Spearritt and Ben Mansfield, BBC1’s I’d Do Anything winner Jodie Prenger, and Daniel Ings as a scene-stealing wannabe thesp.
Suitable for
One Man, Two Guvnors is a real crowd-pleaser. Everyone, from your Granny to your girlfriend, will leave with their larynxes loosened and ribs well and truly tickled. And you only have to look at Twitter to see that it’s a celeb favourite too, so if you’re really lucky you might find yourself giggling next to Gwyneth or cackling alongside Kylie.
Regular theatregoers will also love it, as acclaimed writer Richard Bean (The Heretic) cunningly references everything from Carry On to Commedia dell’arte. Just one word of warning: it’s the sort of show where you might get swept up in the action – literally! So forget your cares for one evening and come and enjoy this gem of a show.
Special Offers
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Gallery TicketsValid Monday to Thursday performances until 21 June |
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| £16.00 | £12.00 | 25% | ||
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Stalls and Royal Circle TicketsValid Monday to Thursday performances until 21 June |
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| £56.00 | £45.00 | 20% |
What's the story?
It’s the swinging 60s and food-obsessed Francis (Owain Arthur) finds himself without a meal ticket. So when not one but two employers happen along, he spots a way to double his wages (and his portions). What he doesn’t bargain on is that two guvnors means double the workload, especially when one is the sister of an East End gangster in disguise.
Will Francis remember which master asked him to do what and keep them separate for long enough to earn the cash to take a certain feisty redhead to Majorca? You’ll certainly find it fall-off-your-chair funny watching him try.
Staff Reviews
The acting I thought was superb. All of the characters caught my attention and kept it. I also loved the slapstick humour, which was laugh a minute. The only person who wouldn’t laugh at this show would be Victor Meldrew.
One Man, Two Guvnors is a very funny and well put together play. I enjoyed how it made you feel so involved in the action and the audience participation that took place was very amusing. The lead role was hilarious, very comical and good at dealing with the members of the audience!
The energy and enthusiasm of the cast is incredibly high, and the physical comedy and audience interaction are handled skilfully. English speakers looking for an easy fun night out will find it here, with an accessible mix of music and broad comedy which will comes across even to those who are not regular theatre goers. No need for deep thought here - sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride!
What the critics say
The funniest show in the western world
Forget your cares at the funniest show in town
A triumph of visual and verbal comedy
Slapstick, satire and gags galore: a classic comedy hilariously updated
One Man, Two Guvnors, one massive hit
Terrifically bouncy and often howlingly funny
Sheer, joyous pandemonium. The moments of slapstick are so perfect, they're choreographically beautiful as well as funny
Customer Reviews
Absolutely Brilliant ! Very funny, i cried laughing.
Very good British farce that will leave everyone well and truly entertained
Having no idea what this show was about, but going with a friend, we had a great evening and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and I can definitely say how pleased I am to have seen it.
Best show we have ever seen, It was brillant.I would go & see it again, it was very funny...
Very, very, funny. The cast were brilliant. I have not laughed so much for a very long time at a play.
Fantastic show despite being on the back row in the gods of the theatre I laughed all the way through. The audience participation and the banter with them was brilliant ! A must see
