Alan Ayckbourn’s farcical tale of matrimonial mishaps How The Other Half Loves is moving house. The acclaimed comedy, starring Jenny Seagrove and more, will extend its West End run, and transfer from the Theatre Royal Haymarket to the Duke of York’s from July 7 through October 1.
As Bob and Fiona clumsily try to cover up their affair, their spouses’ intervention only adds to the confusion. William and Mary Featherstone become hopelessly stuck in the middle, falsely accused of adultery and with no idea as to how they’ve become involved. The plot culminates in two disastrous dinner parties on successive nights, shown at the same time, after which the future of all three couples seems in jeopardy…
Along with Seagrove as Fiona Foster, the cast also includes Nicholas Le Prevost as Frank Foster, Jason Merrells as Bob Phillips, Matthew Cottle as William Featherstone and Gillian Wright as Mary Featherstone. Relacing Tamzin Outhwaite in the role of Teresa Phillips will be Andrea Lowe.