Jack Absolute Flies Again

A rollicking new comedy by Richard Bean (One Man, Two Guvnors) and Oliver Chris (Twelfth Night).

After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms.

Emily Burns directs this spectacularly entertaining new version of Sheridan’s The Rivals. Featuring a cast including Caroline Quentin, Laurie Davidson, Natalie Simpson and Kelvin Fletcher.

‘An enormously lovable show’ (Sunday Times)

‘A snortingly good, crowd-pleasing comedy’ (Daily Mail)

‘The perfect comedy’ (Daily Express)

‘The National has a Summer hit on its hands’ (Times)

‘The giddiest night of theatre you’ll have’ (Independent)

‘A rare blast of sunshine’ (Daily Mail)

‘An antidote for our wobbly age’ (Daily Express)