I’m Sorry Prime Minister
Laugh out loud with I’m Sorry Prime Minister play tickets
Get out the red tape and prepare for political hijinks as the uproarious I’m Sorry Prime Minister play arrives at London’s Apollo Theatre for a strictly limited season. Written by BAFTA Award-winner Jonathan Lynn, co-creator of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, this sharp and satirical new play reunites two of British television’s most beloved characters – Jim Hacker (Griff Rhys Jones) and Sir Humphrey Appleby (Clive Francis) – on stage for one final round of political gamesmanship. With quick-fire wit, brilliantly tangled logic, and pitch-perfect timing, it’s a West End event for fans of classic comedy and sharp-edged satire alike.
Former Prime Minister Jim Hacker is enjoying a quieter life as Master of the prestigious Hacker College, Oxford… until he suddenly finds his peaceful retirement thrown into chaos. Faced with a scandal that could see him ousted from his position, Hacker must once again rely on the cunning brilliance of his former Cabinet Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby. But in true fashion, every solution Sir Humphrey offers is bogged down by impenetrable bureaucracy and verbal gymnastics. Can Humphrey help his political frenemy worm his way out of cancellation? Or is he finally going to have to say, “I’m sorry, Prime Minister”?
Packed with scheming, backroom deals and hilarious satire, the new I’m Sorry Prime Minister play is the final chapter of the beloved franchise. Leading the production are Griff Rhys Jones as Jim Hacker and Clive Francis as Sir Humphrey Appleby. Jones, a BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning performer, brings warmth and exasperation to the ever-flustered Hacker, while Francis delivers a masterclass in sly, urbane manipulation as the unflappable Sir Humphrey.
The production is written by Jonathan Lynn, whose satirical touch and expert understanding of political farce have made Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister enduring hits. The show promises the same clever wordplay and layered humour that defined the original series, now updated with contemporary references to keep audiences laughing (and wincing) as the duo get themselves into all sorts of trouble..
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Hacker and Humphrey or discovering them for the first time, Jonathan Lynn’s I’m Sorry Prime Minister play is a rare chance to see two masters of political comedy spar live on stage. Packed with verbal fireworks, sly commentary, and impeccable performances, it’s a joyous farewell to a comedy institution. Book your tickets now for this unmissable West End run.
Child friendly?
The I’m Sorry Prime Minister play age rating is to be confirmed.