"Noises Off is a masterfully crafted comedy that takes you on a wild ride behind the scenes of a theatre company's disastrous production of a farce called Nothing On. As the eccentric cast navigates forgotten lines, misplaced props, and personal feuds, their performances become increasingly chaotic, with doors slamming shut at the wrong moments, sardines going missing, and romantic entanglements causing tension. Featuring witty dialogue and side-splitting physical comedy, Noises Off is a must-see theatrical treat that has been called "the funniest farce ever written""
""The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium." - The New York Times "Cry-your-eyes-out funny ... Not just one of the funniest plays ever written but one of the best." - ABOUT THE PLAYWRIGHT MICHAEL FRAYN was born in London in 1933. He began his career as a reporter for the Guardian and later the Observer."
Noises Off follows a theatre company mounting a farce called Nothing On, whose backstage rehearsals devolve into chaotic mayhem as actors forget lines, misplace props, and squabble. Doors slam at wrong moments, sardines disappear, and romantic entanglements increase the comedic disorder. Performances emphasize witty dialogue and physical comedy, earning praise as one of the funniest farces. The San Francisco Playhouse staging runs September 25–November 8, 2025 at 450 Post St., with tickets from $52 and a $5 discount using code FUNCHEAP. Playwright Michael Frayn, born in London in 1933, worked as a Guardian and Observer reporter before writing novels, columns, translations, and numerous plays.
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