DRESSING GOWN

Dressing Gown is a riotous comedy centered around Tom Asher, whose efforts to simply get dressed are thwarted by a series of eccentric visitors. Each encounter tests his patience and sanity, all while he navigates the disaster waiting to unfold involving a revenge-seeking young woman and his best friend.

Tom Asher has two immediate aims: to prevent his life from tipping into catastrophe and to get dressed. As he attempts to do so, chaos ensues in the form of numerous wacky characters who aim to distract and disrupt his progress. As he grapples with these interruptions, the play underscores the significance of the simple act of getting dressed—proving it can be far more complicated than it seems.

Written by Andrew Cartmel, known for his work as a script editor on Doctor Who and his acclaimed crime novels, this one-act farce crackles with energy. Directed by Jenny Eastop of Mercurius Theatre, this production promises a clever and witty experience tailored for those who enjoy a fast-paced comedy.

Take Note Theatre for the Tabard and Thursday Theatre presents this charming show, which runs for a limited 12 performances over the course of 3 weeks.

Reviews

NOMINATED FOR A STANDING OVATION AWARD 'The dialogue takes us back to the classic era of farcical comedies, and there are moments of utter genius throughout.' ★★★★ ½ (London Pub Theatres)

'Dressing Gown is a lot of fun to watch and uses its numerous moments of entrance and exit to great effect. It uses its words well, and I enjoyed the characters, bonkers though they may be.' ★★★★ (LouReviews)

’This one act farce crackles with energy as it zips past in barely an hour and ten minutes… a clever, witty, and well-structured script’ ★★★★ Mark Aspen Reviews

Dressing Gown is a little theatrical gem! ★★★★ BohemianBritain.com

Practical info

Playing at the Tabard for a limited 12 performance run over 3 weeks.

TICKETS:

• £12 all preview tickets - 10th and 11th July
• £18/£15 concessions - 12th to 20th July
• £20/£17 concessions - 24th to 27th July

BOOKING: Click on the calendar below to book online. Alternatively, call 020 8995 6035 (leave a message if you can’t get through and we will return your call).

SEATING: Please note row H, the back row, is high bench seating. The auditorium has steps up the centre aisle, so book at the front for anyone who may have difficulty with steps or heights.

AGE GUIDANCE: 15+

RUNNING TIME: Approximately 70 minutes – there is no interval.

LATECOMERS: Latecomers will not be admitted once the performance has begun.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Please see here.