Ayckbourn’s play follows the lives of three couples over the course of three years, telling their stories through successive Christmas Eve gatherings.

The production reunites Horrocks and Sinclair, who last shared a London stage in 2004, when they starred in Stephen Poliakoff’s Sweet Panic at the Duke of York’s. The versatile Horrocks has credits ranging from Cabaret (Donmar Warehouse) to Little Voice on both stage and screen, and sitcom Absolutely Fabulous.

Sinclair, like Horrocks, is equally comfortable in drama, comedy or musical. Most recently his talent has been seen in The Producers, playing Leo Bloom in 2005, a decade after collecting the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for She Loves Me. On television his credits include An Actor’s Life For Me and Nelson’s Column, and he will forever be known for his film appearance in cult teen hit Gregory’s Girl.

Seagrove’s return to the West End comes just three months after her last outing in this summer’s The Letter at the Wyndham’s. Previously her appearances have included The Night Of The Iguana (2005) and The Constant Wife (2002), while she is familiar to television audiences as Jo Mills in Judge John Deed.

Horovitch also has a wealth of London experience to his name, most recently appearing in Mary Stuart (Donmar Warehouse and Gielgud), Losing Louis (Hampstead and Trafalgar Studio 1) and Spinning Into Butter (Royal Court Upstairs).
Bamber is a Laurence Olivier Award-winning actor (Best Actor for My Night With Reg), who has worked extensively with the National Theatre and was last seen in The Soldiers’ Fortune at the Young Vic.

Williams has recently finished a run in The Hothouse at the National, where she has also appeared in Mappa Mundi and Skylight. Williams’s other London credits include The Revengers’ Comedies, The Homecoming and My Child.

Ayckbourn, one of Britain’s most prolific playwrights, has written over 70 full length plays, among them The Norman Conquests, Bedroom Farce, the Damsels In Distress trilogy and A Chorus Of Disapproval, which won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy in 1985.

With this exclusive packaged hotel deal you receive ticket(s) to "Never Forget" at the Savoy Theatre and choose your duration at our selection of London hotels.

Never Forget is a story of love friendship and betrayal.

With an original story written by BAFTA nominated Danny Brocklehurst (BAFTA winning Shameless and Clocking Off), Guy Jones and Ed Curtis, NEVER FORGET is a brand new musical about the members of the unlikeliest Take That tribute band.

Set in Manchester the show follows the rollercoaster journey of our young hero Ash and his best mates in pursuit of their dreams. Along the way each of them discovers that pretending to be someone else can sometimes help you find out who you really are…

Packed with everyone’s favourite hits, the show includes the Number One smashes Relight My Fire, Pray, Back For Good, Babe and of course, Never Forget.

It’s a regular poker game, it’s supposed to be a friendly game, but this week the stakes are high and winning has its price. In a night of psychological violence and bluff, six men stay up late and bust each other out.
 
DEALER’S CHOICE premiered at the National Theatre in February 1995. It received the 1995 Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy and the Writer’s Guild Award for Best West End Play. Patrick Marber is also known for Closer, for which he wrote the stage play and later the screenplay, starring Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen and Jude Law. The film received two Golden Globe awards and two Academy Award nominations. Patrick also wrote the screenplay for the hugely successful film Notes On A Scandal, starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. The film received numerous award nominations including an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay.

Never Forget is a story of love friendship and betrayal.

With an original story written by BAFTA nominated Danny Brocklehurst (BAFTA winning Shameless and Clocking Off), Guy Jones and Ed Curtis, NEVER FORGET is a brand new musical about the members of the unlikeliest Take That tribute band.

Set in Manchester the show follows the rollercoaster journey of our young hero Ash and his best mates in pursuit of their dreams. Along the way each of them discovers that pretending to be someone else can sometimes help you find out who you really are…

Packed with everyone’s favourite hits, the show includes the Number One smashes Relight My Fire, Pray, Back For Good, Babe and of course, Never Forget.

Performance Times

Mon - Thu 7.45pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 3pm & 7.45pm

It’s a regular poker game, it’s supposed to be a friendly game, but this week the stakes are high and winning has its price. In a night of psychological violence and bluff, six men stay up late and bust each other out.
 
DEALER’S CHOICE premiered at the National Theatre in February 1995. It received the 1995 Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy and the Writer’s Guild Award for Best West End Play. Patrick Marber is also known for Closer, for which he wrote the stage play and later the screenplay, starring Julia Roberts, Natalie Portman, Clive Owen and Jude Law. The film received two Golden Globe awards and two Academy Award nominations. Patrick also wrote the screenplay for the hugely successful film Notes On A Scandal, starring Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. The film received numerous award nominations including an Oscar nomination for Best Screenplay.

Goldilocks and her Big Top
By Rupert Bean

London's biggest and best panto extravaganza, the 10th from the Back End stable, is from 5th - 8th December, the circus themed ''Goldilocks and her Big Top”, with all profits going to selected charities.

This year’s show sees the familiar story featuring the 3 bears given a typical Back End circus themed twist! Goldilocks decides to run away from home and join the circus, featuring all the usual circus characters, such as the Ringmaster, the strongman, the knife thrower, the trapeze artists and the magician… and who can forget the Bearded Lady and the circus lion (with tamer)!

However, all is not what it seems and she soon uncovers a plot to take over the world with dastardly clowns. With the help of some local lumberjacks (the 3 Bear brothers), Goldilocks must defeat the evil within the Big Top, not to mention some wickedness from Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf! Stacks of fun awaits under the Marquee of Mayhem!

PLEASE NOTE
The final showing Saturday 8th December at 7.15pm is an ADULT ONLY performance.

Pam Ann is the alter ego of Australian comedian Caroline Reid. An emerging icon in gay culture, she portrays the air-hostess Pam Ann, a mixture of drag, camp and glamour, and a pun on the airline Pan Am. Reid as Pam Ann can be seen on tour in the United Kingdom as well as the Bloomsbury Theatre, she also has a guest-role in the BBC show Fasttrack. She also frequently conducts shows in major cities in the USA, Canada and her native Australia.

Performances tend to emphasise the vagaries of air travel, including the identifying quirks of various airlines around the world, mixed with a generous dose of ribald humour and double entendre. Reid often caters to airline employees and frequent travellers in her audience, directly involving them in the performance.

Groups of 10+ save £2 per ticket on general admission tickets when booked here!

The Comedy Carnival features an outstanding line-up of award-winning, international comedians every Saturday night. Acts that have performed at the club recently include Russell Brand, Reginald D Hunter, Phil Nichol, Andrew Maxwell, Robin Ince and Kitty Flanagan to name but a few.

After the comedy, get ready for a spectacular party night at London’s premier nightclub, The Grand. Spread over three floors, the club features Europe’s largest flashing dance floor plus a brilliant lighting and stage show not to be missed and is open until 3am.

"High-class entertainment you can count on" Time Out Magazine.

If you’re looking for a complete night out, the Comedy Carnival Party Packages are some of the best around. Packages include free drinks, reserved seating and nightclub entry, and come with the option of food or a private area.

Doors open 7.00pm. Show begins 8.00pm.

You must be over 18 years of age to attend this event. Any person unable to present valid picture identification indicating they are 18 or over will not be admitted to this event and will not receive a refund.

Wednesday, December 5: Comedy Carnival Christmas Show

Featuring two-time Perrier Award Nominee Reginald D Hunter, award-winning Australian comic Steve Hughes, If.Comedy Panel Prize Winner Mark Watson and hilarious kiwi Jarred Christmas as MC.

Thursday, December 6: Comedy Carnival Christmas Show

Featuring If.Comedy Award Nominee Paul Sinha, sex symbol and musical genius Earl Okin, the hilarious Ben Norris, and the enjoyable Dominic Frisby as MC.

Wednesday, December 12: Comedy Carnival Christmas Show

Featuring two-time Time Out Comedy Award Winner Paul Tonkinson, entertaining live-wire Martin Davis, the hilarious Ben Norris and the ever-likeable Patrick Monahan as MC.

Thursday, December 13: Comedy Carnival Christmas Show (afternoon show)

Featuring two-time Perrier Award Nominee Reginald D Hunter, two-time Time Out Comedy Award Winner Paul Tonkinson, the sharp-witted Gordon Southern and the ever-likeable Patrick Monahan as MC.

Groups of 10+ save £2 per ticket on general admission tickets when booked here!

The Comedy Carnival features an outstanding line-up of award-winning, international comedians every Saturday night. Acts that have performed at the club recently include Russell Brand, Reginald D Hunter, Phil Nichol, Andrew Maxwell, Robin Ince and Kitty Flanagan to name but a few.

After the comedy, get ready for a spectacular party night at London’s premier nightclub, The Grand. Spread over three floors, the club features Europe’s largest flashing dance floor plus a brilliant lighting and stage show not to be missed and is open until 3am.

"High-class entertainment you can count on" Time Out Magazine.

If you’re looking for a complete night out, the Comedy Carnival Party Packages are some of the best around. Packages include free drinks, reserved seating and nightclub entry, and come with the option of food or a private area.

Doors open 7.00pm. Show begins 8.00pm.

You must be over 18 years of age to attend this event. Any person unable to present valid picture identification indicating they are 18 or over will not be admitted to this event and will not receive a refund.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER  17
Featuring the award-winning kiwi Rhys Darby, the hilarious Canadian comic Jason John Whitehead, the sensationally funny Aussie Mickey D, and the enjoyable Pete Jonas as MC.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Featuring if.comeddies Award Winner Brendon Burns, the hard-hitting Canadian Jason Rouse, the highly skilled Jeff Innocent, and the sensationally funny Aussie Mickey D as MC

YOUR COMEDY CARNIVAL TICKET CONSISTS OF

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET :-
• Entry to Comedy & Nightclub
• Groups of 10+ save £2 per ticket

COMEDY & NIGHTCLUB PARTY PACKAGE includes:-
• Entry to Comedy & Nightclub
• Reserved Seating during the show
• Two FREE drinks per person*

COMEDY & NIGHTCLUB BIG PARTY PACKAGE includes:-
• Groups of 10+ only
• Entry to Comedy & Nightclub
• Reserved Seating in private area (dress circle on nights when show at the Grand) during show
• Oriental finger food buffet – served from 1930hrs
• Two FREE drinks per person*

*Free drinks – Any two drinks at the bar – single spirits, wines by the glass, beers & ciders – bottles/pints

Groups of 10+ save £2 per ticket on general admission tickets when booked here!

The Comedy Carnival features an outstanding line-up of award-winning, international comedians every Saturday night. Acts that have performed at the club recently include Russell Brand, Reginald D Hunter, Phil Nichol, Andrew Maxwell, Robin Ince and Kitty Flanagan to name but a few.

After the comedy, get ready for a spectacular party night at London’s premier nightclub, The Grand. Spread over three floors, the club features Europe’s largest flashing dance floor plus a brilliant lighting and stage show not to be missed and is open until 3am.

"High-class entertainment you can count on" Time Out Magazine.

If you’re looking for a complete night out, the Comedy Carnival Party Packages are some of the best around. Packages include free drinks, reserved seating and nightclub entry, and come with the option of food or a private area.

Doors open 7.00pm. Show begins 8.00pm.

You must be over 18 years of age to attend this event. Any person unable to present valid picture identification indicating they are 18 or over will not be admitted to this event and will not receive a refund.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Featuring the award-winning Australian comic Steve Hughes, star of ITV's Sketch Show Kitty Flanagan, the hard-hitting Jason Rouse, and the enjoyable Aussie Pete Jonas as MC.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24
Featuring the brilliant Canadian comic Sean Collins, award-winning Australian comic Colin Cole, the hilarious kiwi Ben Hurley, and the enjoyable Aussie Pete Jonas as MC.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Wessex House, SW11 1TN. Show 8pm (doors 7pm). Entry £12.. Includes entry to The Grand from 10pm - 3am. Tonight's show at this magnificent venue brings you an outstanding line-up of international comedy, featuring Time Out Comedian of the Year Sean Meo, hard-hitting Canadian Jason Rouse, the highly skilled Jeff Innocent and sensationally funny Aussie Mickey D as MC.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8
Featuring Perrier Award Nominee Milton Jones, star of ITV's Sketch Show Kitty Flanagan, hilarious jazz musician Earl Okin, and the enjoyable Aussie Pete Jonas as MC.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15
Featuring the hard-hitting Aussie Jim Jeffries, the fiercely funny David Hadingham, the brilliant Jeff Innocent, and the enjoyable Aussie Pete Jonas as MC.

YOUR COMEDY CARNIVAL TICKET CONSISTS OF:-

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET :-
• Entry to Comedy & Nightclub
• Groups of 10+ save £2 per ticket

COMEDY & NIGHTCLUB PARTY PACKAGE includes:-
• Entry to Comedy & Nightclub
• Reserved Seating during the show
• Two FREE drinks per person*

COMEDY & NIGHTCLUB BIG PARTY PACKAGE includes:-
• Groups of 10+ only
• Entry to Comedy & Nightclub
• Reserved Seating in private area (dress circle on nights when show at the Grand) during show
• Oriental finger food buffet – served from 1930hrs
• Two FREE drinks per person*

*Free drinks – Any two drinks at the bar – single spirits, wines by the glass, beers & ciders – bottles/pints

PLEASE NOTE - PROMOTER ALLOCATES RESERVED SEATS ON DAY OF SHOW.