NOISES OFF To Transfer To Novello From Old Vic From Mar 24

The Old Vic's production of Michael Frayn's comedy Noises Off will transfer to the Novello Theatre from March 24.

Lindsay Posner directs a cast currently including Celia Imrie, Janie Dee and Robert Glenister in a play enjoyed by millions of people worldwide since it premiered in 1982 and hailed as one of the greatest British comedies ever written.

Dee, Imrie and Glenister will reprise their roles, as will Jonathan Coy, Jamie Glover, Karl Johnson and Paul Ready, with the characters of Poppy Norton-Taylor and Brooke Ashton to be announced shortly.

Kevin Spacey said: "I couldn't be more thrilled with the reaction of audiences to this production of Noises Off. It’s wonderful for The Old Vic to be transferring this production into the West End, giving many more people the chance to see Michael Frayn's brilliant play, and the fantastic company of actors that have brought it to life. It has always been our ambition to see our productions travel to other theatres so this is great news for The Old Vic."

Michael Frayn said: “I think congratulations are in order to everyone in our terrific cast, and to Lindsay Posner, who directed them. I hope they’ll be very happy in their new home."

Winner of both Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Comedy, this celebrated play serves up a riotous double bill – a play within a play. Hurtling along at breakneck speed it follows the backstage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through rehearsals to a shambolic first night and a final disastrous performance.