JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN

by Richard Bean and Oliver Chris

25 June – 4 July 2026 at 7.45pm;
Matinée: Saturday 27 June at 2.30pm
20 – 23 July 2026 (Minack Theatre, Cornwall)

Tickets: £16 (Tickets on sale 30 March 2026)

Sheridan’s classic comedy of manners, The Rivals, is given an uproarious Battle of Britain update by Richard Bean, the award-winning writer of One Man, Two Guvnors, and Oliver Chris.

Summer 1940 and the Battle of Britain is well under way in the English Channel. The Germans are attacking coastal targets and our RAF boys are engaged in the defence of our shores. After yet another aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to rejoin his intrepid young 634 Hurricane squadron.

Back on British soil, Jack is shocked to find his old flame, Lydia Languish at the barracks having recently delivered a new MK2 hurricane as part of her WAAF duties. Setting his sights on winning her heart, but with turbulence and hilarity never far away, Jack’s advances quickly turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own terms – ‘we’re all equals now!’

Come join us as they strap in and get ready to scramble their way through mistaken identities, love triangles, and social conventions in wartime Britain.

We will also be taking this production to the Minack Theatre in Cornwall. Further details available here: minack.com

Group Booking: 10 tickets available for the price of 9.
For tickets of more than 20 please contact the Box Office on 01883 349850 (Monday to Saturday, 10am–1pm). Group bookings can be made earlier than the onsale date by calling the Box Office.

This is an amateur production.

Cast

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Refunds and exchanges: Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for sold-out shows may be returned to the Box Office for resale but this cannot be guaranteed.

Access Information: Not all seats are suitable for patrons who have mobility requirements and/or use a mobility aid. Please contact the Box Office if you have specific access requirements to ensure your comfort and enjoyment while at the theatre. Hearing loops are available from the front of house staff.

Parking: For evening performances, parking is available for free at Waitrose from 6pm until 11pm (Lower Ground and Ground Floors only) – access via the road next to Lidl. Parking is also available in the side roads around the Miller Theatre. For matinée performances only, parking for up to three hours is available at Morrisons car park on Harestone Valley Road. Please note: Due to reasons beyond our control we can no longer offer parking at Croudace on Tupwood Lane.

Pre-theatre meal offer: Crown & Pepper is offering Miller Theatre audiences 15% off all food and drink, on presentation of their ticket. This must be the same day as your ticket is valid for and drink is only discounted when purchased with food. They are situated next door to the theatre and more details can be found on their website: crownandpepper.co.uk/caterham

JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN

25 June – 4 July 2026 at 7.45pm;Matinée: Saturday 27 June at 2.30pm20 – 23 July 2026 (Minack Theatre, Cornwall)

Cast

25 June – 4 July 2026 at 7.45pm;
Matinée: Saturday 27 June at 2.30pm
20 – 23 July 2026 (Minack Theatre, Cornwall)