I’m Sorry, Prime Minister tickets
About I’m Sorry, Prime Minister
Don't miss I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, brought to you by Jonathan Lynn, BAFTA-winning co-creator of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister, as he brings this fabulous story to a close in a brand new West End comedy at the Apollo Theatre. Book I'm Sorry, Prime Minister tickets on TodayTix.
Griff Rhys Jones graces the stage as the bewildered Jim Hacker, who was hoping for a quiet life in academia until a committee revolt and outrage threaten to remove him from his employment and his home. Sir Humphrey Appleby, played by Clive Francis, must help Hacker before it's too late.
Audiences can expect glorious bureaucratic warfare and a titillating battle between generations and institutions. With Lynn also directing, this political satire examines an ever-changing world with glorious humour. You will want to catch this strictly limited West End run, whether you're familiar with this incredible duo or not. It surely will not disappoint.
Run time
1hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.
Start date
29th January, 2026
“Nostalgic wit meets mixed modern execution”
A Nostalgic Return With Mixed Results
This stage continuation of the beloved television series reunites audiences with Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey in their twilight years, attempting to blend classic civil service wit with contemporary th...
What It Feels Like
- Warmly familiar
- Gently satirical
- Unevenly paced
You’ll Love This If…
- You adore the original Yes Minister series
- You enjoy sharp political satire and wordplay
- You appreciate seeing beloved characters revisited decades later
Loved the series, but this misses the hilarious scenes. It has funny bits, and the looking back and reflecting has its pros. Still, a bit disappointing. Great acting, the characters are like the screen originals.
Hilariously British, the humour is addicting, delivered at the perfect timing. The actors certainly have great chemistry. Left thinking about it a lot. Great show.
Great night a the theatre if you enjoyed the original series
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister cast and creative team
Cast list: Griff Rhys Jones, Clive Francis
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136
Car park: Brewer Street (2mins)
Directions from tube: The Apollo Theatre is situated on Shaftesbury Avenue in the West End of London, close to Piccadilly Circus tube station.
More information about I’m Sorry, Prime Minister
Whether you have seen Yes, Minister or you’re going into this show completely blind, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister in London is built to feel like everyone is slipping back into a familiar world, albeit a maddening one. The threats in this play surround academic committees, political optics, and the shifting rules of a modern world. Jim Hacker is only getting older, and he’s still convinced he’s most reasonable. Sir Humphrey remains unchanged, except perhaps even more committed to getting in the way of progress, but it seems that the new political climate doesn’t take too kindly to this.
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister is a play where old-school politics meets a contemporary culture war, set in Oxford. Lynn’s expert writing keeps the humour on point, despite twisted logic. The story adds a modern edge to themes like legacy, relevance, and a world that never slows. This show is a hilarious reminder that change inevitably comes for us all, no matter how unprepared we might be.
What to watch for
- Yes, Minister is a 1980’s sitcom that was a political satire.
- Margaret Thatcher was such a fan of Yes, Minister that she permitted them to shoot at 10 Downing Street.
- A video game of Yes, Prime Minister was released in 1987.
- There were only three episodes in Yes, Minister that didn’t end with the phrase “Yes, Minister.”
Frequently asked questions
What is I’m Sorry, Prime Minister about?
Don’t miss Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey as they reunite in BAFTA award-winner Jonathan Lynn’s final, hilarious chapter of this British political satire, I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, starring Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis.
How do you get tickets for I’m Sorry, Prime Minister?
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What is the running time of I’m Sorry, Prime Minister?
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister runs for 1hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Which theatre is I’m Sorry, Prime Minister at?
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister is at London's Apollo Theatre, which is located at 31 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EZ.
What is the age recommendation for I’m Sorry, Prime Minister?
Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by, and sat next to, an adult aged 18 or over.
Who wrote I'm Sorry, Prime Minister?
Jonathan Lynn wrote the stageplay.
Who directed I'm Sorry, Prime Minister?
Jonathan Lynn stages the show.
Is I'm Sorry, Prime Minister appropriate for kids?
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister is best for those 14+. Anyone under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
Is I'm Sorry, Prime Minister good?
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister is incredibly witty and sharp, with masterful performances from an incredible cast that will make the trenches of bureaucracy feel alive. This show will make for a hilarious night at the theatre.
