An Englishman Abroad @TheAlex

An Englishman Abroad, by Alan Bennett, returns in a short, intense staging that transports audiences to Cold War Moscow in 1959. Based on real events, the play explores a private encounter in a squalid Soviet apartment between Guy Burgess, the notorious spy, and Coral Browne, the sophisticated actress. Bennett's razor-sharp writing and quiet humour reveal the odd intimacy of two very different lives brought together by circumstance, highlighted by a famously peculiar request and an unexpected prop, the tape measure.

This production captures the astonishing intimacy and wit that have made the piece a favourite of British theatre. Critics have praised its subtle power, with The Times calling it "A quiet yet resounding masterpiece". Run time is brief but impactful, making it perfect for theatre lovers who appreciate character-driven drama and historical intrigue. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Book tickets through The Alex to secure your seat and experience this remarkable, finely tuned portrait of a moment when private lives met the demands of history.