THEATRE REVIEW: I’m Sorry, Prime Minister starring Griff Rhys Jones at Apollo Theatre

By Aline Mahrud

WORTH A LOOK?: ***

WHEN?: Saturday 31 January (matinee), opens 12 February and runs through 9 May 2026

Yes, Minister and its sequel Yes, Prime Minister was a BBC political satirical comedy starring Paul Eddington and Nigel Hawthorne lifting the lid on the relationship between politicians and Government that was hugely popular in the 80s.

  • Read on for reasons including how the attempt to do something interesting creatively feels like a missed opportunity
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PREVIEW: 9 reasons why we can’t wait for January 2026 starring The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

  1. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Passenger wrote the music and lyrics for this adaptation of the novel at Theatre Royal Haymarket starring The Full Monty‘s Mark Addy and Jenna Russell (Hello Dolly! London Palladium) running 29 January through 18 April 2026. It’s the story of a man who receives a letter from a long-lost friend and walks from Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Tickets Our review

  • Read on for reasons including American Psycho, I’m Sorry Prime Minister and The History Of Sound
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THEATRE REVIEW: The Miser starring Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack & Mathew Horne

WORTH A LOOK?: ****

WHERE: Garrick Theatre

WHEN: 8/3 (matinee), press night 13/3, runs to 3/6

It’s Budget Day and we decide to see this comedy as cheaply as possible with a £20 restricted view ticket three rows back from the end of the stalls behind a pillar.

  • Read on for reasons including why our £20 was well spent

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