Socially Distanced Season, Comedy, Drama

Benefactors

Following recent Government announcements the Everyman Theatre is closed to audiences until May 17 (at the earliest). Performances scheduled during this closure (including Benefactors) will not be taking place as scheduled. We are working to reschedule these performances as quickly as possible.

Ticket holders will be contacted individually via email. Please be aware that we are operating with limited staff and the phone lines will be very busy. If you have any questions please email exchanges@everymantheatre.org.uk.

Hugh Dennis and Claire Skinner star in Michael Frayn's classic comedy.

"Fairness and tidiness and truth are for people who've got what they want already."

In their comfortable period house, David is busy designing a new architectural scheme for a run-down area of South London while his wife, Jane, is doing her best to help its deprived and struggling tenant. They also have a redevelopment project nearer to home: David's old school chum Colin and his wife Sheila, whose lives aren't quite as desirable as their neighbours. 

But as Sheila becomes increasingly reliant on their support and David's idealistic designs move inexorably skywards, the foundations start to shift. Who exactly is benefiting from these well-meaning ventures? And to what end?

Michael Frayn's classic comedy - winner of the Evening Standard and Olivier Awards for Best Play - is a funny, gripping and wryly shrewd look at the unforeseen consequences of our best intentions. 

Hugh Dennis (David) and Claire Skinner (Jane) starred in the hugely popular BBC sitcom Outnumbered. Claire's extensive theatre work includes A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (West End), Nightfall (Bridge Theatre), Mrs Affleck and The Winter's Tale (National Theatre). Hugh's many TV appearances include Fleabag, My Hero, Mock The Week and Radio 4's The Now Show.