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The Unfriend
Following its acclaimed sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, prepare to welcome The Unfriend to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Criterion Theatre.
This riotous dark comedy from writer Steven Moffat and director Mark Gatiss, the award-winning team behind BBC’s Sherlock, stars an uproarious cast including Reece Shearsmith (Inside No. 9), Amanda Abbington (Sherlock) and Frances Barber (Silk).
While on holiday Peter and Debbie befriend Elsa: a lusty, Trumploving widow from Denver, USA. She’s less than woke but kind of wonderful. They agree to stay in touch - because no one ever really does, do they? When Elsa invites herself to stay a few months later, they decide to look her up online. Too late, they learn the truth about Elsa Jean Krakowski. Deadly danger has just boarded a flight to London! What began as a casual holiday friendship is now a threat to the lives of their children. Peter and Debbie now face the ultimate challenge of the modern world - how do you protect all that you love from mortal peril without seeming a bit impolite? Because guess who’s coming… to MURDER.
★★★★★ ‘One of the funniest plays in a very long time’ WhatsOnStage
- Access Information
For access information please call the box office please call 020 7839 8811 or email boxoffice@criterion-theatre.co.uk
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after purchase.
- Duration
1 hr. 55 min including 1 interval
- Good To Know
Wednesday 8th March 7:30pm – Captioned
Saturday 18th March 2:30pm – British Sign Language Interpreted
Saturday 1st April 2:30pm – Audio Described
- Suitable For Children
Age guidance 14+
- Where Do I Go
The Criterion is on Piccadilly Circus south-east side, by The Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain (Eros). The theatre entrance faces the statue.
Piccadilly Circus tube station, exit 4, brings you to the front of the theatre.
Criterion Theatre
Latest customer reviews
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Superb
15 April 2023
Fantastic comedy- the best I’ve seen in years. The characters are spot on!
FSB Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Funny show
9 April 2023
Really great show. The acting was excellent as is the script. Not a huge fan of the venue
Mark Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Loved it
31 March 2023
funny, engaging, great characters - loved it!
Vix C Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Funny
24 March 2023
Enjoyed this play, actors were amazing. The only reason I gave 4 stars is we were sitting only 3 rows back and found Francis Barber character extremely loud!!!
Lesley Confirmed ticket purchaser
