The Wyvern Theatre have announced that John Cleese’s new farce, based on Monsieur Chasse by Georges Feydeau and starring Tessa Peake-Jones, Tony Gardner and Wendi Peters, will be arriving in Swindon next March.
With a delicious blend of French Farce and Fawlty Towers, John Cleese's new show 'Bang Bang!' is heading to the Wyvern Theatre from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 March 2020
When Leontine, a respectable society lady, discovers that she’s been hoodwinked by her husband, Duchotel, who’s always pretending to go hunting but really chasing after other ‘prey’, she vows to take revenge on the philanderer! But while Duchotel’s away, his lifelong fried comes calling – and he’s on the hunt too. Will Leontine get caught in his sights, or instead set a trap of her own? Secrets unravel as the devilish Duchotel finds himself snared in a door-slamming, trouser-dropping, balcony-climbing night of chaos set amidst the stylish apartments of Paris.
John Cleese said: “I am delighted to bring Bang Bang! to stages across the country with such a talented cast. Farce is my greatest love - Fawlty Towers consisted of 12 farces - and I think UK audiences will love this hilarious classic.”
Tessa Peake-Jones became a household name with her role as Raquel in the iconic comedy Only Fools and Horses. Her extensive stage work encompasses the National Theatre and RSC, recent credits include The Winslow Boyand Shirley Valentine.
Tony Gardner first made his name in comedy as part of the award-winning comedy duo Struck off and Die. Since then he has appeared on TV in roles ranging from My Parents are Aliens to Last Tango in Halifax and on stage in Alan Ayckbourn’s classic Bedroom Farce.
Wendi Peters is most widely known for her role as Cilla Battersby in Coronation Street and is currently appearing in the West End smash-hit musical Big.
For further information visit www.swindontheatres.co.uk/Online/tickets-bang-bang-swindon-2020
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