Noël Coward’s Hay Fever is now open at Wyndham’s Theatre, with Christine Baranski making her West End debut as Judith Bliss opposite Richard E. Grant as David Bliss.
Latest Update
4 October 2026: Hay Fever is now playing at Wyndham’s Theatre for a limited season until 12 December 2026.
What is Hay Fever about?
Noël Coward’s comedy follows the gloriously self-absorbed Bliss family at their country home. Retired actress Judith misses the attention of the stage, while novelist husband David and their children Sorrel and Simon are wrapped up in dramas of their own. When each member of the family independently invites a guest for the same weekend, their attempts at hospitality rapidly descend into games, arguments and spectacularly bad manners.
Cast
- Christine Baranski — Judith Bliss
- Richard E. Grant — David Bliss
- Nancy Carroll
- Will Close
- Charles Edwards
- Ophelia Lovibond
- Ash Hunter
- Lucy Karczewski
- Jo McInnes
Helena Antoniou, Charlotte Avery and Shaun Mendum complete the company. The production is directed by Emily Burns.
Dates, times and venue
- Venue: Wyndham’s Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0DA
- Dates: 22 September–12 December 2026
- Evenings: Monday–Saturday at 7.30pm
- Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm
- Running time: approximately 2 hours including an interval
Accessibility
- Captioned: Saturday 31 October 2026 at 2.30pm
- Audio described: Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 7.30pm
Access seating and booking support are also available through Wyndham’s Theatre. Check the venue directly for the most suitable seats and current availability.
Content information
The production contains flashing lights and the smoking of cigarettes. Children under three are not admitted, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Tickets
Tickets are available through Delfont Mackintosh Theatres. There are also theatre-and-dining packages for selected performances, so it is worth checking the current options when choosing a date.
More Autumn Theatre
Planning a few theatre trips before Christmas? Have a mooch through my Autumn 2026 Theatre Guide for more current London and UK picks.
Performance details and access arrangements can change. Check the theatre’s current listing before travelling.
