The smash-hit stage show of the iconic British comedy Fawlty Towers is coming to York on its newly announced tour.
Following a hugely successful run on the West End, the play will embark on its first theatre tour from next year – and it’s coming to York in 2026.
Fawlty Towers – The Play is at Grand Opera House York from Tuesday 19 to Saturday 23 May 2026.
Tickets have gone on sale today (Monday).
Based on three of the original episodes from the BBC series of the same name, Fawlty Towers – The Play has been adapted for the stage by original co-creator John Cleese.
Following a tip off that hotel inspectors may be visiting and eager to impress, Basil attempts to ingratiate himself with guests that he suspects are there to critique the establishment. The situation is further plagued by a party of Germans, the deaf and dotty guest-from-hell, Mrs Richards, whose infuriating complaints prevent him from hiding a gambling win from his ever vigilant and bossy wife, Sybil.
Together they run their hotel with a little help from the unflappable Polly, and very little help at all from Manuel, the trainee waiter from Barcelona who is the butt of Fawlty’s frustration.
John Cleese said: “When we came up with the idea of bringing Fawlty Towers to the stage, I never thought it would get the reception that it has.
“On 23 December it will be 50 years to the day since we recorded the pilot at BBC Television Centre and I’m delighted that the audiences we’ve had in the West End still think it’s as funny as ever.
“The announcement of the tour means many more people will now have the chance to laugh themselves helpless.”
Casting for the tour has yet to be announced.
Tickets for Fawlty Towers – The Play start from £20 and are available via the Grand Opera House website.