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One Man, Two Guvnors

by Richard Bean
based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni with songs by Grant Olding.

In the West End

The National Theatre's smash-hit comedy is playing at the Adelphi Theatre until 25 February, with James Corden as Francis Henshall. All performances have now sold out. Day seats only.

One Man, Two Guvnors will then transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket from 2 March, with Owain Arthur as Francis Henshall. Find out more and book now .

 

5 STARS Daily Express, Daily Mail, Guardian, Independent, Sunday Express, Sunday Times, The Sun

‘An evening of riotous delight... I found myself physically incapable with laughter.' Daily Telegraph

‘A triumph of visual and verbal comedy. One of the funniest productions in the National's history.' Guardian

‘Slapstick, satire and gags galore: a classic comedy hilariously updated.' The Times

One Man, Two Guvnors, one massive hit.' Independent

‘An instant National Theatre hit. Terrifically bouncy and often howlingly funny.' Independent on Sunday

‘Packed with brilliantly original lines. ‘A surefire hit.' Evening Standard

‘Sheer, joyous pandemonium. The moments of slapstick are so perfect, they're choreographically beautiful as well as funny.' Sunday Times

‘The single funniest production I've ever seen.'  Mark Lawson, BBC Radio 4

Recommended by Time Out

 

photo (James Corden) by Phil Fisk

One Man, Two Guvnors finished on: 19 September 2011

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