Review Roundup: Richard E. Grant & Christine Baranski in HAY FEVER
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 2, 2026
The eccentric Bliss family – Judith, a recently retired actress, David, a self-absorbed novelist, and their two unconventional children – live in a world where reality slides easily into fiction. Upon entering this world, the weekend guests – a proper diplomat, a shy flapper, an athletic boxer and a fashionable sophisticate – are thrown into melodramatic scenes wherein their hosts profess emotions and react to situations that do not really exist. The comedic chaos ends only when the tortured visitors tip-toe out the door. Cleverly constructed and slightly cynical, this entertaining romp stars Richard E. Grant and Christine Baranski, making her West End debut.
Review: HAY FEVER, Starring Christine Baranski & Richard E. Grant
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 2, 2026
There is a reason why Noël Coward's comedies are still being revived a century after they were written: his rapid-fire dialogue, brimming with vigour and wit skewered the British class system and created vibrant comedy that still resonates today. When they are performed well, there is little to rival them, but even a few chinks in the façade result in what can look like a balloon slowly deflating on stage.
Review: HAY FEVER by Wellington Repertory Theatre
by Neil Brewer - Jul 2, 2026
Hay Fever is a classic comedy by Noël Coward, written in 1924 and first performed in London in 1925. The play became one of Coward’s most enduring successes, running for 337 performances during its original West End season.
Review: HAY FEVER at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - May 11, 2024
While each individual actor is spectacular in his or her role, what really makes this show engaging are the interactions between the characters. For an evening of witty entertainment delivered by an outstanding cast and crew, get your tickets for Hay Fever at Oyster Mill Playhouse.
Video: Walnut Street Theatre Announces Summer Renovation Project
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Jeff Coon, Director of Development, discusses the planned summer renovations at Walnut Street Theatre, including wider seats, more legroom in the orchestra, and railings throughout the mezzanine. The theatre will also renovate the lobby. Watch in this video!
Review: HAY FEVER, The Mill at Sonning
by Mica Blackwell - Mar 27, 2023
A staple of the British stage, Noël Coward’s Hay Fever was inspired by the playwright’s travels in New York meeting an eccentric family. Supposedly, the matriarch wasn’t kind to Coward’s perceptions of their lifestyle, but this comedy of manners still paid off and has become one of his best known works. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Coward’s passing, the charming Mill at Sonning is staging a new revival.