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.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Make KC Area Debut at OCTA
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 14, 2016
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2016-2017 season with the Kansas City area premiere of the British comedy One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean and directed by Rick Bumgardner, beginning October 14.
ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS to Make KC Area Debut at OCTA
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2016
Olathe Civic Theatre Association (OCTA) continues its 2016-2017 season with the Kansas City area premiere of the British comedy One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean and directed by Rick Bumgardner, beginning October 14.
British Actor Corin Redgrave Dies at 70
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2010
Corin Redgrave, Tony-nominated actor, died today at St. George's Hospital in London. Redgrave, who was previously treated for heart problems and prostate cancer, was 70 years old.