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Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus in London's West End

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Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus tickets now available!

London's Menier Chocolate Factory hosts Alan Bennett's filthy farce, Habeas Corpus for a three-month run at the turn of the new year. Don't miss your chance to pick up tickets for Habeas Corpus whilst they are still available!

Habeas Corpus comes to London!

Alan Bennett's Habeas Corpus is a down and dirty satricial rollercoaster that follows the members of the Wicksteed household. This comedic farce focuses on values of family, friends and hedonistic pursuits. A jumble of mistaken identities and carnal encounters come together to make this filthy farce.

Habeas Corpus cast and creatives

Penned by Multi-award-winning playwright Alan Bennett whose stage works include The History Boys, The Habit of Art, The Lady in the Van, Talking Heads, The Madness of George III, Kafka’s Dick, Enjoy, and The Old Country. Directed by the celebrated Patrick Marber whose previous work includes Travesties and Leopoldstadt (Wyndham’s Theatre).

The cast includes Kirsty Besterman (Macbeth, Genesis Inc, They Drink It in the Congo, Tipping the Velvet), Jasper Britton (Little Shop of Horrors, Pack of Lies, The Sunset Limited, Witness for the Prosecution, The Libertine), Matthew Cottle (Communicating Doors, The Windsors: Endgame, The Deep Blue Sea, The Chalk Garden, How the Other Half Loves, Our Country's Good, A Small Family Business).

They are joined by Ria Jones (Sunset Boulevard, Gypsy, Guys & Dolls, 42nd Street), Thomas Josling )Sunday in the Park with George), Caroline Langrishe (Murderer, Hay Fever, The Nightmares of Carlos Fuentes, Lovejoy, Agatha Raisin), Catherine Russell (What the Butler Saw, One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Mamma Mia!, Talking To Terrorists, Holby City) and Abdul Salis (Present Laughter, The American Clock, Distance, Barbershop Chronicles, War Horse, Boy, Don Juan in Soho).

Tickets for Habeas Corpus on sale now!

Don't miss your chance to secure tickets to this off-colour comedy. Book your Habeas Corpus tickets today to ensure your seats to this wickedly wonderful farce!

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Running time

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Performance dates

14 December 2021 – 27 February 2022

Special notes

Please arrive to the theatre in good time as latecomers cannot be admitted until the interval.

Please note, there is no re-admission should you leave the auditorium during the performance.

Venue Information

Menier Chocolate Factory
53 Southwark StreetLondonSE1 1RU

Latest Habeas Corpus News

Full cast announced for Menier Chocolate Factory’s Habeas Corpus

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Full cast announced for Menier Chocolate Factory’s Habeas Corpus

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the upcoming production of Alan Bennett’s Habeas Corpus. The play will open on 3 December 2021, following the critically acclaimed Indecent which is currently playing at the theatre. Habeas Corpus tickets are now booking for its limited run which will come to an end on 27 February 2022.

1 Nov, 2021 | By Jade Ali