★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Gloriously funny, joyously acted’ – The Telegraph
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Ferociously funny’ – Theatre Weekly
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘Exceptionally well-written’ – The Reviews Hub
★ ★ ★ ★ ‘a superior, scrupulously crafted script’ – Plays To See
“But I do have a job. I’m a professional viscount”
Things aren’t looking good for Theodore “Tug” Bungay.
His mother, Lady Agrippina, has a plan to cut off his funds. His fed-up fiancée wants to drag him up the aisle. An oligarch is eyeing up his beloved Northumberland castle. Is Tug’s dissolute life about to change completely? Or will he get to carry on doing exactly as he pleases without ever facing any consequences?
Mates in Chelsea, the new comedy by Rory Mullarkey, takes a farcical look at the lavish lives of the London elite who – somehow – remain our country’s ruling class.
Directed by Royal Court Associate Director Sam Pritchard, this riotous new play takes inspiration from Wilde and Wodehouse.
Cast update
The role of Mrs Hanratty in Mates in Chelsea will now be played by Claire Lams.
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Mon – Sat: 7.30pm (except 9 Nov, 7pm)
Thu & Sat matinees: 2.30pm
Age recommendation: 14+
Running time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including interval)
Act 1: 45 minutes
Interval: 20 minutes
Act 2 & 3: 1 hour 15 minutes
*Please note all times are approximate.
This show contains haze and sudden loud noises.
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Access Performances
If you are a wheelchair user, please contact the Box Office who can assist you in booking the best tickets. Find out more about access tickets and seating.
BSL interpreted: Sat 2 Dec, 2.30pm
Captioned: Wed 6 Dec, 7.30pm , Thu 7 Dec 2.30pm
Relaxed Environment & Audio Described: Sat 9 Dec, 2.30pm (Touch Tour at 1pm)
Artwork by Cold War Steve
