"London's critics are not unanimous in their praise (but that's nothing unusual). The Financial Times suggests the play occasionally gravitates into "cultural grumbling" when it tackles modern issues such as cancel culture and university politics, and argues that the material feels more reflective than razor-sharp satire. notes that while the humour "simmers gently," its plotting is uneven and its engagement with contemporary politics sometimes feels cursory rather than incisive."
"Written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, co-directed by Michael Gyngell, and transferring from a celebrated run at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester, it reunites two of British comedy's most familiar figures in a new setting: Hacker as Master of Hacker College, Oxford, and Sir Humphrey, once civil service apparatchik supreme, still confident that procedure will always win the day."
I'm Sorry, Prime Minister opened in London's West End as the final chapter of the political-satire dynasty that began with Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. Jonathan Lynn wrote and directed, with Michael Gyngell co-directing, after a run at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester. Griff Rhys Jones plays Hacker as Master of Hacker College, Oxford, and Clive Francis returns as Sir Humphrey, who remains confident that procedure will prevail. Campbell's set evokes a book-lined study, cosy and nostalgic. London critics were mixed, with the Financial Times calling some moments reflective and uneven in plotting. Online reviewers praised Francis's verbal dexterity, while noting variable laughs.
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