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One Man, Two Guvnors at the Adelphi Theatre

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

The National Theatre's smash-hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors transfers 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, Metro, Sunday Express, Sunday Times, The Sun, Time Out

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

‘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

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

In Richard Bean’s English version of Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy, sex, food and money are high on the agenda. James Corden returns to the National for the first time since The History Boys to play Francis.

How to book

Tickets are available with no booking fee from the National Theatre Box Office and See Tickets.

NT Box Office
By phone 020 7452 3000
Online Click here to book

See Tickets
By phone 0844 412 4651
Online Click here to book

Please note, there is a £1 theatre restoration levy fee per ticket.

James Corden is not available for the following performances due to prior work commitments; the role of Francis will be played by Owain Arthur on:
Thu 1 Dec 7.30pm, Tue 20 Dec 2.30pm, Tue 27 Dec 2.30pm, Tue 21 Feb 7.30pm

Click here for more information about the Adelphi Theatre, Access, and for details of the Christmas and New Year performance schedule.

Audio-described performance: Saturday 28 January at 2.30pm (Touch Tour at 12.45pm)

Captioned performance: Saturday 18 February at 2.30pm

Photo (James Corden) by Phil Fisk

One Man, Two Guvnors at the Adelphi Theatre finished on: 25 February 2012

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