It has been confirmed that the hit BBC comedy will have a new stage adaptation.
A brand new stage adaptation of Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais’ hit BBC comedy Porridge is set to open at the The Rondo Theatre in Bath (9 to 11 September) next year.
The production will then visit: Salisbury Playhouse (13 to 18 September), Medina Theatre, Isle of Wight (21 September), The Lighthouse, Poole (24 to 25 September), Lichfield Garrick (28 September to 1 October), New Theatre, Peterborough (2 October), Harrogate Theatre (4 to 5 October), Lancaster Grand Theatre (6 to 7 October), Lowther Pavilion, Lytham Saint Annes (8 October), Queen’s Theatre, Barnstaple (9 October), The Riverfront, Newport (14 October), The Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury (15 October), Ffwrnes Theatre, Llanelli (16 October), Regent Theatre, Ipswich (18 October), Marina Theatre, Lowestoft (20 October), Victoria Wood Theatre, Bowness-on-Windermere (22 to 23 October), The Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield (25 to 27 October), Buxton Opera House (28 to 30 October), Floral Pavilion, New Brighton (1 to 4 November), Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury (5 to 6 November) and BEAM, Hertford (12 November).
Adapted and directed by Samuel Freeman, the show follows the escapades of career criminal Fletcher and cellmate Godber as they navigate life behind bars.
Samuel Freeman said: “I am utterly thrilled at the opportunity to bring Porridge back to the stage, touring across the UK in 2027. Dick and Ian’s script contains so many great moments of this national treasure of a British sitcom, bottled up into one fantastic evening of entertainment. Full of unforgettable characters, razor-sharp wit and the heartfelt truth of a friendship found in one of the toughest places!”
The cast and full creative team has yet to be announced.
To find out more visit: https://www.porridgeonstage.co.uk/