I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

Why watch I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

Slip back into the wonderfully bureaucratic world of Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey in the last act of Britain’s most enduring political satire. Written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, co-creator of Yes Minister, this new stage production revisits beloved characters in their twilight years, confronting retirement, relevance, and responsibility.

In the present day, I'm Sorry Prime Minister features Hacker and Appleby moving from Downing Street to Oxford academia, where old rivalries resurface and new truths come to light. With decades of catchphrases and chaos behind them, can this legendary duo still outwit the system one last time?

A twelve-week limited run, this Apollo Theatre run follows its world premiere at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester and offers a fitting tribute to the late Antony Jay. A must-see for fans of classic British wit and those who never stopped asking: “Yes, Prime Minister?”

The Story

Jim Hacker, the former Prime Minister, has retired to a posh Oxford college bearing his name. But when his lifetime role as Master is threatened due to a dinner speech scandal, he calls upon his old nemesis-turned-friend, Sir Humphrey Appleby. Together, they navigate the traps of cancel culture, generational divides, and their own fading grip on power. Book your tickets for British bureaucratic shenanigans once again!

Know before you go

Show details

Genre: Plays, Comedy, Stars on stage

Audience: Suitable for 12+ yrs

Theater name: Apollo Theatre

Find the best seats in the house with the Apollo Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: Cloakroom, bar, street-level elevator, gift shop, air-conditioning.

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, platform lift, step-free access, wheelchair available, accessible toilets, access performances, visual impairment services, assistance dogs allowed.

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

• Written & directed by: Jonathan Lynn (Yes Minister, Yes, Prime Minister)

• Leading roles: Griff Rhys Jones as Jim Hacker, Clive Francis as Sir Humphrey Appleby

• Producer: Barn Theatre, Cirencester

Additional info

• This show is suitable for ages 12+ years and above.

• For all productions at Nimax Theatres, children aged 14 and below must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and sat in seats next to each other.

• Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

• Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.