Comedy fans served 'fawltless' treat as Fawlty Towers arrives at Blackpool Winter Gardens - final few tickets
Comedy fans were served for a real treat when a 'fawltless' Fawlty Towers made its debut in Blackpool.
The legendary British sitcom reimagined as a brand new live production was adapted by John Cleese, co‑creator of the iconic show.
Friday saw the first show of the limited run in the resort and it didn't disappoint. In front of a packed out Winter Gardens audience the eagerly anticipated adaptation delivered all the chaos, confusion and farcical humour that made the original series a national treasure.
Starring Danny Bayne as the perpetually flustered Basil Fawlty, Paul Nicholas as the delightfully bumbling Major, and Joanne Clifton as the resourceful Polly it was like being transported back to the original show.
Fawlty Towers became a British institution after airing in two series on BBC 2 in 1975 and 1979.
The hilarious stage production blew away the crowd with a series of riotous encounters from Basil’s notorious temper to Manuel’s well-meaning but disastrous attempts at helping out.
The stars more than delivered on all the timing, wit and slapstick that made Fawlty Towers a classic.
I was pleased the production stayed true to the spirit of the original sitcom while adding the energy and spectacle of live theatre.
The show only has two performances left today before it moves on to its next stop.
If were a fan of the original show then this is a must see for you.
TheWest End production continues today at the Winter Gardens at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Don’t miss your chance to see Basil, the Major, Polly and the rest of the gang in action live on stage.
For more information or tickets visit the Winter Gardens website here.