What Is Only Fools And Horses The Musical All About?
The show follows the fortunes of lovable rogue market trader Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter and his constant thirst for getting involved in overly ambitious and sometimes quite bizarre get rich quick schemes. It is based on the hugely successful TV series of the same name that became one of the most loved and celebrated television shows ever to be aired in the UK running at prime time from 1981 until 1991.
Who Are The People Behind Only Fools And Horses The Musical?
The stage show had been in the pipeline for a long time prior to opening up on the stage and features a book by comedian Paul Whitehouse and Jim Sullivan. The music and lyrics in the show are by Paul Whitehouse, Jim Sullivan and the late great Chas Hodges and John Sullivan who both sadly passed away before the show came to the stage.
What Is The Running Time For Only Fools And Horses The Musical?
The show plays from Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm with matinee performances on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and lasts for 2 hours and 30 minutes including an interval. Evening shows finish at approximately 10pm and matinee performances finish around 5pm.
Is There An Age Restriction To Watch Only Fools And Horses The Musical?
Yes. The minimum age to watch the show is 8 years.
Does Only Fools And Horses The Musical Have The Same Characters As The TV Show?
The show features a wonderful blend of classic and comical scenes from the TV series along with brand new gags and material and stars most of the best loved characters from the series. Trigger, Boycie, Marlene and Denzil amongst others all feature in the show alongside Del, Rodney and Grandad which is set in Peckham in 1989. The writers has done their utmost to keep as faithful to to the TV series as possible while also taking some theatrical license to very cleverly sprinkle in some contemporary issues to keep things fresh and suitable for a modern audience. Cushty!
When Did Only Fools And Horses The Musical Open In London?
The musical had its World Premiere at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on February 9th 2019 before officially opening on February 19th the same year.
Seating PlanTheatre Royal Haymarket Seating Plan
Address8 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT
Venue Facilities
Air conditioned
Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus
Tube Lines
Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Directions from nearest tube
(5mins) Go along Coventry Street and then take Haymarket on the right where the theatre will be approx. 200 metres along.
Railway Station
Charing Cross
Bus Numbers
(Haymarket) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 23, 38, 53, 88, 139, 159
Night Bus Numbers
(Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, 453, N8, N19, N38, N97, N3, N13, N15, N136, N159
Car Park
Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (2mins)
Within Congestion Zone
yes
Theatre Royal Haymarket Seating Plan