Rehearsal photos released of Christine Baranski and Richard E Grant in HAY FEVER

Written in 1924 and premiering in the West End in 1925, Noel Coward's classic comedy follows an eccentric couple, retired actress Judith and novelist David Bliss, and their grown children Simon and Sorel, living in an English country house. When each family member invites an unexpected guest to their home for the weekend, their self-centred and outlandish behaviour drives their guests into confusion and inevitably leads to chaos and hilarity.

Hay Fever remains one of Noel Coward's most popular and frequently performed works even a century after it first premiered. It's a masterclass of a comedy of bad manners, turning the theatrical traditions of the 1920s on its head and packed with his signature razor-sharp wit, comedic chaos, and social satire. Fun fact: he wrote the entire play in just three days when he was only 25!

Joining the previously announced two-time Tony Award® winning Christine Baranski as Judith Bliss and Academy Award nominee Richard E. Grant as David Bliss are Nancy Carroll as Myra Arundel, Will Close as Simon Bliss, Charles Edwards as Richard Greatham, Ophelia Lovibond as Sorel Bliss, Ash Hunter as Sandy Tyrell, Lucy Karczewski as Jackie Coryton and Jo McInnes as Clara. The cast is completed by Helena Antoniou, Charlotte Avery and Shaun Mendum.

Hay Fever is directed by Emily Burns with set and costume design by Frankie Bradshaw, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick and sound design by Tingying Dong. The fight and intimacy director is Bethan Clark, the dialect coach is Danièle Lydon, the Associate Director is Blythe Stewart and Casting is by Jim Carnahan CSA and Liz Fraser CSA.

Hay Fever will run at Wyndham’s Theatre from 22 September to 12 December.

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