Dr. Strangelove Tickets

Are you ready to embark on a darkly comedic and intellectually stimulating journey through the absurdities of nuclear war and political paranoia? Stanley Kubrick's iconic masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove, is making its West End debut in Autumn 2024.

This exciting new stage adaptation of what is hailed as one of the greatest comedic films of all time is the result of a collaboration between the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning Armando Iannucci and Olivier Award-winning Sean Foley. Get ready to experience this timeless satire brought to life in a whole new dimension!

What is Dr Strangelove about?

The original 1964 classic film of Dr Strangelove was a huge hit; being nominated for four Academy Awards and seven BAFTAs at the same time.

Set during the Cold War era, the story itself revolves around a paranoid Air Force general who orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, triggering a series of absurd events that lead to the brink of nuclear apocalypse. The plot is loosely based on the 1958 thriller Red Alert by Peter George, who co-wrote the screenplay along with Kubrick and Terry Southern.

Explosively funny, this show reveals what happens when a handful of men seem hell-bent on mutually assured destruction.

See Steve Coogan in Dr Strangelove

Playing multiple roles in the production, one of the UK's most celebrated actors will take to the stage in Dr Strangelove. Steve Coogan is renowned for his versatility and commanding presence on screen which has won him seven BAFTA awards. Coogan will captivate audiences as he promises to infuse depth into his performance in this world premiere.

Packed with dark humour and sharp social commentary, Dr Strangelove will be an exciting new addition to the West End. Heading to the Noel Coward Theatre from 8 October, this play offers audiences a timeless exploration of the absurdity and horror of nuclear warfare that will leave them gripped to the action.