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Hay Fever
Tickets From £28

Venue

Wyndham's Theatre

Emmy, two-time Tony, Screen Actors Guild and Drama Desk winner Christine Baranski makes her West End debut as the iconic Judith Bliss, sparring alongside Academy Award nominated stage and screen legend Richard E. Grant in a stinging new production of Noël Coward’s irresistible comedy directed by Emily Burns.

Last year, Judith retired from her life-on-stage. Already, she misses the applause.

Idling away at their country home, the rest of the family – hermetic novelist husband David and failure-to-launch children Sorrel and Simon – are too self-involved to be a good audience.

So, Judith invites a young fan as her guest for the weekend. But unbeknownst to her, each of the Blisses have a guest of their own arriving at the very same time.

Completely unsuited to hosting and allergic to compromise, the house quickly erupts into a chaos of parlour games, put-downs and unrequested encores.

Closing

12/12/2026

Running Time

2h20, inc. interval

Genre

Comedy, Drama, Plays

Please Note:

This production includes the smoking of cigarettes.

Cast:

Christine Baranski as

Judith

Richard E. Grant as

David

Creative:

Writer -

Noël Coward

Director -

Emily Burns

Frequently asked questions

Hay Fever is playing at Wyndham’s Theatre in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Emmy, two-time Tony, Screen Actors Guild and Drama Desk winner Christine Baranski makes her West End debut as the iconic Judith Bliss, sparring alongside Academy Award nominated stage and screen legend Richard E. Grant in a stinging new production of Noël Coward’s irresistible comedy directed by Emily Burns. Last year, Judith retired from her life-on-stage. […]
The running time for Hay Fever is 2h20, inc. interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
You can buy tickets for Hay Fever online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
Hay Fever features a cast including Christine Baranski (Judith), Richard E. Grant (David). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
Hay Fever is written by Noël Coward and this production is directed by Emily Burns. The creative team shapes the tone, pacing and staging style, so if you’re choosing shows based on writers or directors you love, these credits can help you decide whether Hay Fever is the right pick.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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