Absent Friends Theatre Break

Theatre Breaks Online offer you the chance to see the theatre break Absent Friends so you can enjoy a fantastic evening at the theatre to see the show you've been wanting to see for ages. And then to save you commuting back home from the west end you can enjoy a top quality nights accomodation in one of our fantastic hotels.

Please Note : You can only purchase a hotel & show package. Tickets are not sold seperately on the theatre breaks page.

How to book Absent Friends

Absent Friends is Alan Ayckbourn’s classic comedy of manners and social embarrassment and it is heading to London’s Harold Pinter Theatre (formerly The Comedy Theatre).

Absent Friends follows the story of Colin, who sadly loses his fiancé, in an attempt to try to cheer him up his friends rally round and arrange a tea party inviting all his old acquaintances. But as the group meet up it soon becomes clear that trouble is on the horizon, as tensions start to boil and jealousy, infidelity and barely concealed loathing come to the forefront of everyone’s attention.

The cast of Absent friends is led by well known comic performers including Katherine Parkinson (IT Crowd), Reece Shearsmith (League of Gentlemen) and Steffan Rhodri (Gavin and Stacy). They are joined by sketch performer David Armand and Eastender and winner of Strictly come Dancing Kara Tointon.

Please Note: Cast members cannot be guaranteed for every performance.

Absent Friends Theatre Breaks always includes tickets with hotel accommodation, and the number of tickets you request must be the same as the number of hotel guests.

What the papers say :
"It becomes physically impossible to stop laughing" - The Telegraph

"Movingly painful and honest" - Sunday Times

"Superbly funny" - The Times

Final show times are subject to change and specific cast members cannot be guaranteed for every performance

The most popular hotels in the west end are all available for selection and once you have chosen the Absent Friends theatre tickets and date you would like to go, you will be presented with a list of London hotels to choose from.

Accomodation for the Absent Friends theatre break ranges from great value 3 star hotels through to a luxury 5 star hotel break.



Theatre Break Extras

Add a rail journey to your 'Absent Friends' theatre break

Forget driving into London, take the easy way in and book train tickets with your 'Absent Friends' theatre break here and now. Theatre breaks online have some very competitive deals and you'll avoid the congestion charges and parking costs too, so be sure to get a quote.

How to book your train tickets:

• Firstly finalise the details of your theatre break.
• When you reach the "Review & Add" screen simply click the "Add a rail journey" link to price up your rail journey.

Ride on the London Eye

While you are in London be sure to take the opportunity to fly on the London Eye. The famous wheel gives fantastic views across London, a real exhilarating experience. With prices starting at £14.50 it really must not be missed.


How to book the London Eye:

After selecting the details of your 'Absent Friends' tickets and hotel you will reach the "Review & Add" screen:

• Click the "Add Tours And Tickets"
• Select your choices from the list
• Click the "Add Tours/Tickets Button" near the bottom of the screen

Other Extras
These are many extras which can be added to allow you to take full advantage of your stay in London.

• Insurance
• Oyster Cards
• London Dungeon
• Tower of London
• Madame Tussauds
• Ducktours
• Many many more