Paul Nicholas Transforms from 80s Heartthrob to Bumbling Major in Fawlty Towers Stage Adaptation

Paul Nicholas, known for his heartthrob status in the 80s, has taken on a new role as the bumbling Major in John Cleese‘s stage adaptation of the iconic Fawlty Towers.

Now 79 years old, Nicholas reflects on his transition, stating that he’s reached a stage where roles like these come up, comparing it to his previous role as Colonel Pickering.

John Cleese recently shared the story of how the concept for Fawlty Towers came about during a lunch meeting with BBC director and producer Jimmy Gilmore.

Connie Booth, Cleese’s then-wife and co-writer of Fawlty Towers, played a significant role in shaping the show’s setting based on real-life hotel owner Donald Sinclair‘s rude behavior.

The West End stage adaptation of Fawlty Towers is set to debut soon, with Cleese expressing that the stage version surpasses the television series.

50 years since the show’s inception, Cleese’s adaptation of the beloved sitcom is set to premiere at the Apollo Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, London.

Despite Cleese and Booth’s divorce before the completion of the second series, their collaborative writing and acting on Fawlty Towers left an enduring legacy in British comedy.

The new theatrical cast, including actors like Adam Jackson-Smith, Anna-Jane Casey, and Victoria Fox, are reprising the iconic roles from the original BBC series.

With Cleese stating that the stage adaptation exceeds the television version, fans of the classic show eagerly await the upcoming performances at the West End.

As the revival gains traction, rumors circulate that Connie Booth might attend a showing of the play, keeping a low profile while supporting the theatrical revival.