Absent Friends Tickets

Overview

Jeremy Herrin's revival of Absent Friends, Alan Ayckbourn’s masterful 1974 study of manners, middle class discontent and social embarrassment, arrives in the West End in January.

After the sudden death of Colin's fiancée, Carol, his unhappily married friends Diana and Paul invite him round for some tea and sympathy with several other mutual acquaintances. With a wickedly funny blend of jealousy, infidelity and barely concealed loathing, it's clear that trouble, as well as tea, is brewing as the afternoon progresses. As simmering tensions start to boil over at the excruciatingly uncomfortable reunion it seems Colin isn't the one who needs help after all... and with friends like these, who needs enemies?

This deliciously black comedy boasts a strong cast including David Armand, Elizabeth Berrington, Katherine Parkinson, Steffan Rhodri, Reece Shearsmith and Kara Tointon.

Running Time
2 hours

Address
The Harold Pinter Theatre (formerly Comedy Theatre)
Panton Street
London
SW1Y 4DN

Travel
Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus
Nearest Rail: Charing Cross
Bus Routes: 14, 19, 24, 28, 29, 38, 40, 176
Parking: MasterPark at Whitcomb Street, NCP at Denman Street.

Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance is through a side exit on Oxenden Street. Wheelchair spaces and transfer seating available. Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a non-disabled companion. There are no adapted toilet facilities.

For the hearing impaired, an infrared system with 12 headsets is available from the box office. Some form of identification (driving license/credit card) will be needed as a deposit.

Guide dogs are not allowed into the auditorium but staff are able to look after 2 dogs per performance in the theatre’s office.

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