Brian & Roger

Brian and Roger met at a support group for recently divorced men. Roger was attending because he was genuinely grieving the loss of his marriage. Brian was instructed to attend by his solicitor if he wanted to dodge paying alimony. Roger is in need of guidance and support, which Brian willingly supplies. Both are starting again. Both are finding it hard. One of them is nice.

Described as ‘Best British comedy happening right now’ (Daily Telegraph), the original podcast Brian & Roger was written and performed by Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner. It was produced by Marc Haynes and Joel Morris for Great Big Owl.

We can’t always have a good day. We can try to make each day better than the last though. Support groups are a great way to ensure connections with like-minded people, but what if these friendships go awry? Don’t miss the world premiere production of Brian & Roger - A Highly Offensive Play at the Menier Chocolate Factory. Book Brian & Roger tickets now.

The Brian & Roger play follows the two title characters at a support group, guiding recently divorced men through their new life chapter. Brian was told to attend by his solicitor, whereas Roger goes to meetings through this own volition. So it’s strange that Brian gives the guidance to Roger.

Two individuals — both going through the same situation — find themselves starting over again. Nothing is off limits for them, but their support for one another often ends in tragic consequences… for Roger. Taking their thoughts out on one another is done differently, and it’s highly offensive too.

Brian & Roger - A Highly Offensive Play in London is the debut play from Harry Peacock and Dan Skinner. They’ve worked together for many years, notably on their Brian & Roger podcast, which was hailed as the best British comedy happening right now by The Telegraph. If you’ve never listened to an episode of Brian & Roger, then don’t worry. Part of the show will recap the Brian & Roger podcast, so you’ll feel as if you’ve listened for years.

During the show’s run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, new episodes of Brian & Roger will drop weekly. David Babani will direct the world premiere production, which adapts the hit podcast for the stage. So get ready for an auditory show to become a visual spectacle. Brian & Roger tickets are on sale now.

What to Watch For

• The Brian & Roger play was originally a podcast. The first podcast series of Brian & Roger was broadcast in 2018. When Brian & Roger is on stage, the fifth season of the podcast will be airing.
• Dan Skinner is a comedian who often goes by his alter-ego Angelos Epithemiou. As Epithemiou, he’s appeared on many TV shows, but notably gained fame on Shooting Stars.
• Simon Lipkin joins the cast of Brian & Roger taking over from Harry Peacock, who was forced to withdraw on medical grounds.