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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.
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Latest customer reviews
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Must See
24 March 2023
A funny comedy, full of laughs from beginning to end. A great script and brillant acting by all the players.
Ross Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Unfriend
23 March 2023
An interesting plot for a comedy but it was very entertaining
Garry Smith Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Terrific Olay
10 March 2023
The matinee performance of the Unfriend on March 9th was superb. Very funny and exceptionally well acted.
Ian Pritchard Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Fabulous Unfriend
5 March 2023
Never been to the Criterion Theatre before lovely looking place although pullers a little annoying. Play was The Unfriend we thoroughly enjoyed it funny throughout all the actors were excellent no miss lines ( that we heard ) great night out
Rob James Confirmed ticket purchaser
