Fawlty Towers comes to Torquay’s Princess Theatre this week

Comedy legend John Cleese is set to attend the opening night of Fawlty Towers in Torquay, bringing the show back to the town that inspired the iconic sitcom.

The co-creator and original Basil Fawlty will be in the audience at the Princess Theatre next week as the stage adaptation arrives on the English Riviera, adding a major moment for fans and a special homecoming for the production.

Fans are in for a special treat as Fawlty Towers arrives in Torquay next week, with Cleese expected to attend the opening night.

The iconic sitcom, first broadcast in the 1970s, has been adapted for the stage by Cleese himself and will run at the Princess Theatre from April 14 to 18 as part of a UK tour.

The brand-new production brings together some of the show’s most famous episodes into a live theatre experience, marking nearly 50 years since Fawlty Towers first aired.

Excitement around the Torquay dates has grown further with news that Cleese,  who famously created and starred as Basil Fawlty,  is set to be in the audience for opening night. His appearance adds a special connection to the town, which inspired the original series after his stay at the former Gleneagles Hotel.

The show has already enjoyed major success following a sold-out West End run and is expected to draw large crowds during its short stay on the English Riviera.

Set in a chaotic seaside hotel, Fawlty Towers became one of Britain’s most celebrated comedies, known for its sharp writing, unforgettable characters and farcical storylines.

Now, audiences in Torquay, the very place that inspired the original, will have the chance to see the story brought to life on stage, with the added excitement of its creator watching from the stalls on opening night.