APOLLO THEATRE

31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

YES, PRIME MINISTER

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Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey Appleby are back and in truly vintage form. The comedy remains as politically sharp and as blissfully funny as ever

Daily Telegraph

WHAT WE SAY

Great night out: for fans of political satire and the original series
Morning after effect: trying to recite Sir Humphrey’s long monologuesmore »

WHAT YOU SAY

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Luca: “Sensational”

A very subtle yet ferociously funny play; I was in awe of all the actors, t... more »

D Thomas: “Not Suitable For 10 Year Olds. Bad Age Rating By Theatre”

Humour involving the problems generated by a pedophile, prostitute seekin... more »

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By the Interval, I was weeping with laughter!... more »

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Yes, Prime Minister is transferring to the Gielgud Theatre 20 Sept 2011

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Thirty years ago the first episode of Yes, Minister was broadcast and went on to become television’s most successful political comedy ever. It and the equally successful sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, captured a niche in the political consciousness of the nation.

The original writers of these classic series have reunited for this anniversary production and now the Prime Minister Jim Hacker, his Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby and his Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley are all back, in a brand new play.

The world, of course, has turned meanwhile. Spin has become an art form and the BlackBerry is the must-have accessory. Dossiers have been ‘sexed up’, the ‘special relationship’ put to the test and countless MPs have stood down to ’spend more time with their families'.

But great institutions have a way of riding punches and bouncing back unscathed for the next round.

Will it prove so for Jim Hacker and his coterie of close advisors? Especially with the country on the brink of financial meltdown and the Government's only apparent salvation coming from an unlikely quarter – a morally dubious deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan.

Dates

Opening night: 6 July 2011
Closing night: 16 September 2011

Audience

Yes, Prime Minister is suitable for audiences aged 14 and upwards. Contains Adult themes.

Run time

2 hours and 20 minutes with one interval.

Show times

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 Matinee--2:30--2:30-
 Evening7:307:307:307:307:307:30-

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