The Miser Tickets
“Suspect everybody! Take into custody the whole town and suburbs,” cries the Miser as his hoard is stolen.Performance dates
1 March 2017 to 3 June 2017. Monday to Saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday & Saturday 2.30pm
Run time 2 hours 35 minutes including interval
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Actor, writer, presenter, comedian and two-time Olivier award-winner Griff Rhys Jones returns to the West End in a hilarious new adaption by Sean Foley and Phil Porter of Moliere’s classic comedy, The Miser. Griff has most recently been seen on stage as Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh’s Oliver, and previously in Feydeau’s An Absolute Turkey.
'Fresh, funny, farcical and splendidly silly.' - WhatsonStage
'A high-octane show with a superabundance of physical comedy. I laughed a lot' - Evening Standard
Fanatical about protecting his wealth, the paranoid Harpagon (Griff Rhys Jones) suspects all of trying to filch his fortune, and will go to any length to protect it. A matchmaker motivated only by money, he sets his sights on wealthy spouses for his children, so his riches are safe from their grubby hands.
As true feelings and identities are revealed will Harpagon allow his children to follow their heart, or will his love of gold prove all-consuming? Passion and purse strings go head to head in this rip roaring comedy, by France’s greatest dramatist.
This major revival is directed by Sean Foley (The Painkiller, The Ladykillers, Jeeves and Wooster), with further star casting to be announced. Book now to be among the very first to see this major revival.
Recent Reviews
Great to see the stars in this show, a bit old school slapstick, unecessarily so at times, but a good afternoon out.
Thought it was very funny and one of the best plays I have seen.
A great performance by all concerned in the production. Gryff Rhys Jones was outstanding and I hope we get more opportunities to both enjoy and appreciate his talent.
Excellent production and entertainment. Main adverse criticism is that one of two of the female actors were difficult to understand at times-particularly the accented enunciation of Harpagan's daughter.
Excellent. Rip roaring laughs. Just what is needed at the moment.
Great cast,really good fun.Had a laugh with audience. Griff was my favourite.
I found the production poor. The younger actors affecting speech impediments as part of the role simply made themselves inaudible. It just didnt gel. Lee Mack was funny tho. Just pleased i didnt go for the expensive seats. Sorry.
They really brought Moliere to life. Very funny and most enjoyable.
It seemed slow to start, a bit pantomime. Then it started to get really very good. Lee Mack was excellent. Ryan Gage virtually stole the show, with his outrageous character. A cross between Rik Mayall and Russell Brand. Overall, well worth going.
Great story, costumes, set, performance by Jones, Mack and others. Some actors shouted rather than projected
Superb, we absolutely loved it.
Loads of celebrities in this; laugh a minute, Griff as crazy as ever, go and see it (ends very soon)
Latest The Miser News
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REVIEW: Moliere’s The Miser at the Garrick
Lee Mack makes his West End debut alongside seasoned stage actor Griff Rhys Jones in a ‘freely adapted’ version of one of Moliere’s most popular plays. Adapted by Sean Foley and Phil Porter, this modern reworking of The Miser stays faithful to the original comic intentions of the 17th-century play, while making it relevant for a contemporary audience.
5 Apr, 2017 | By Harrison Fuller
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REVIEW: The Miser
The Miser sees the West End debut for Lee Mack, who stars in Moliere’s play alongside Matthew Horne and Griff Rhys Jones in the title, penny-pinching, role of Harpagon.
31 Mar, 2017 | By Lucy Beirne
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REVIEW: This Miser is No Misery
When you go to see a play that Sir Laurence Olivier has described as being "as funny as a baby's open grave", you know that you will come away with an opinion. Bearing in mind that Moliere's humour does not always translate well, The Miser was always going to be a challenging piece of art.
14 Mar, 2017 | By Kay Johal
News
Lee Mack to make his West End debut alongside Griff Rhys Jones in The Miser
It has been announced that BAFTA winning comedian Lee Mack with make his West End debut in Sean Foley's revival of Moliere's classic comedy The Miser.
15 Nov, 2016 | By Sarah Gengenbach
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