Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Image: Rob Langston. Photo: Ron Rutten
It’s hard to believe there were only ever 12 episodes made of the classic BBC comedy, Fawlty Towers, although it does explain why fans can readily quote any line from any scene from any episode. This affectionate knowledge of the series is part of what has made Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience such a phenomenal success worldwide.
The immersive dinner show recreates the one and a half star service of the eponymous hotel run by Basil and Sybil Fawlty with little help from their hapless Spanish waiter/porter/whatever, Manuel. With the performance being around 70% improvised and audience participation actively encouraged, what ensues is a show filled with chaos and hilarity which is never the same twice.
Born in Brisbane in 1997, the show has been receiving critical and audience acclaim for over 22 years. This positive acclaim comes thanks to the brilliantly written script which is inspired by the original television show but is unique to Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience. With close to a million seats sold around the world, it’s clear that this is the most successful interactive comedy show of its kind.
Two hours of comedy, three courses of food and five-star reviews, in a dazzling art-deco setting (considerably more beautiful than Basil’s usual Torquay hotel.) Expect nothing short of a brilliant night out.
Jun 1. Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney. $107.80-$117.80+b.f. Tickets & Info: www.interactivetheatreaustralia.simpletix.com
