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Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNERS at Town Players Of New Canaan

by Pia Haas — Mar 6, 2026

There’s something wonderfully nuts about The Town Players of New Canaan taking on One Man, Two Guvnors, Richard Bean’s 2011 hit based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni. The original, written in 1743, is a classic commedia dell’arte comedy built on disguises, twins, and glorious chaos.

Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUV'NORS: A Laugh Out Loud Farce Filled With Surprises At CVRep

by June August — Jan 21, 2026

Whether or not you are familiar with this chaotic style of British comedy, Richard Bean’s One Man, Two Guv’nors offers an enjoyable introduction to fast-paced, wacky farce. And I mean wacky. There’s nothing serious or thought-provoking about it. There’s enough of that on the news. And “guv’nor” has nothing to do with politics. It’s a colloquial British term for one’s boss or employer, in this case two employers. Bean adapted the play, set in 1963 Brighton, from Carlo Goldoni’s 18th century classic The Servant of Two Masters.

Interview: Howard Shangraw of ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at Coachella Valley Rep

by Eri Gold — Jan 20, 2026

It was an unusually brisk day in Palm Springs when I set out for Coachella Valley Repertory for an interview with Howard Shangraw, who will be directing the next MainStage production of the 2026 season, titled, One Man, Two Guvnors. Upon a quick google search, I came to find that this play is a farce that takes place in Brighton, England.

Review: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS at A Noise Within

by Evan Henerson — Sep 12, 2025

Staged with take-no-prisoners verve by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, Richard Bean’s romp of a play is a joyride through a 60s England in which would-be actors ham it up gleefully, blondes are dizzy, would-be lovers are temporarily thwarted, and positively everybody is ready to cut loose to the strains of a Beatles-inspired skiffle band.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Open at Weathervane Theatre

by Emmy Rice — Aug 10, 2025

New Hampshire's award-winning Weathervane Theatre will present the uproarious farce One Man, Two Guvnors. This Tony-winning fast-paced physical comedy plays in alternating repertory from August 12 to 30, 2025.

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS and More Set for A Noise Within's 2025-26 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Apr 9, 2025

A Noise Within will present its “Songs from the Volcano” 2025-26 season of six classic plays. Launching the season in September is British playwright Richard Bean’s Tony Award-winning One Man, Two Guvnors. Learn more about the season here!

Review: ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS at Good Theater

by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold — Jan 21, 2024

Portland’s Good Theater newest production is a side-splittingly funny, perfectly timed farce with ancient roots in Italy’s Commedia dell’Arte, Richard Bean’s ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS.

Good Theater Presents ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS This January

by A.A. Cristi — Dec 19, 2023

Good Theater will kick off the new year with the side-splitting comedy ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS by Richard Bean, starring local favorite Dustin Tucker in his Good Theater debut. We have all of the details on the production!

MY FAIR LADY, CANDIDA & More Set for Shaw Festival 2024 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — Sep 26, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming 2024 season at the Shaw Festival, including highly anticipated productions like MY FAIR LADY and CANDIDA. Discover the classic and contemporary shows set to captivate audiences next year.

Owain Arthur Joins GUYS & DOLLS at the Bridge Theatre

by Stephi Wild — Jul 5, 2023

Owain Arthur will play the role of Nathan Detroit in Nicholas Hytner’s critically acclaimed immersive production of Guys & Dolls. Arthur will have his first performance on 17 July 2023 replacing Daniel Mays, who will return to the role on 16 October.