The Unfriend

A play written by Steven Moffat and Directed by Angela ReidWhile enjoying a holiday without their teenage children, “nice” middle aged couple Peter and Debbie befriend Elsa, a loud, politically incorrect widow from Denver. They agree to stay in touch because no one ever does, do they, but then ………….

This clever modern comedy of manners takes a satirical look at middle class England’s desire never to offend even when the uninvited American house guest, who may be “kinda wunnerful”, turns out to have a history to die for!

Elsa’s eventual departure descends (or should that be ascends) into farce as she leaves behind her a trail of potentially lethal but hilarious consequences for the whole family, the neighbourhood and the local police force.

Steven Moffat is an award winning writer whose TV shows include Doctor Who and Sherlock. On its West End opening in 2023 critics described The Unfriend as “effortlessly entertaining”, “funniest new play since Ayckbourn”, “a killer comedy”.

Presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books

Please note: This play includes strong language and themes which some audience members may find upsetting.

Production dates: 11th, 12th and 13th March 2027 at 7.30pm.

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