Cast revealed for Men Behaving Badly stage show

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Men Behaving Badly: The Play, written by Simon Nye and directed by Joseph O’Malley, based on the much-loved sitcom, also penned by Nye.

Set on 31 December 1999, the play picks up with Gary, Dorothy, Deborah and Tony as the turn of the millennium approaches. As the group prepares for a New Year’s Eve celebration, unresolved tensions and competing plans come to the surface, continuing the story from where the television series ended.

Ross Carswell will play Gary, with Matt Howdon as Tony. Ellie Nunn takes on the role of Dorothy and Tricia Adele-Turner plays Deborah. Neil Jennings appears as Ken, with Valerie Antwi as Eve.

The creative team includes Alfie Heywood as set and costume designer, with Denise Cleal as associate costume designer. Lighting design is by Adam Foley, with sound design and composition by Amanda Priestley. Casting is by Marc Frankum, and Zoe Littleton is the dialect coach.

The production will run from Friday 30 January to Saturday 7 March, with a press night on Tuesday 3 February.