Presented in Honor of the 100th Anniversary of Hay Fever & Noël Coward's 125th Birthday
June 8 - July 14, 2024
Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 5:00pm, Sundays at 3:00pm
Hay Fever is a delightful comedy by Noël Coward, transporting audiences to a 1920s English country house where the eccentric Bliss family reigns supreme. Join Judith, a retired actress, her novelist husband David, and their theatrical children Simon and Sorel as they host a weekend gathering full of unexpected guests and uproarious misunderstandings. With sparkling wit and memorable characters, Hay Fever is a timeless classic that promises an evening of laughter and entertainment. Experience the magic of live theatre by catching a performance at South Pasadena Theatre Workshop this spring!
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Special Thanks
*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, South Pasadena Theatre Workshop, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
TICKETS
General Admission: $35
Discounts available for all performances for Seniors (65+) and Students (with valid I.D.) using discount/promo code "SENIORSTUDENT" at checkout.
Previews & Discount Performances
Our community is welcome to join us at a discounted rate of $25 per ticket at the following preview performances before opening: Thursday, June 6 at 7:30pm and Friday, June 7 at 7:30pm.
The following Thursday performance is a special "Pay What You Can" performance where our audience is welcome to pay what they can at the door: Thursday, June 20 at 7:30pm.
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In the Press
"HAY FEVER" – STAGESCENELA, JUNE 16, 2024
"Written over the course of just three days when Noël Coward was a mere twenty-four years of age, Hay Fever remains as delectably entertaining in 2024 as it was a century ago. Check out South Pasadena Theatre Workshop's bubbly revival and you'll see precisely what I mean." - Steven Stanley, StageSceneLA
"HAY FEVER | A Wacky Weekend in the Country" – SOUTHPASADENAN, JUNE 11, 2024
"... so on the 100th anniversary of Hay Fever I can think of no better way to celebrate than spending an afternoon taking in the crackling good time that is Coward's wild and wonderful world." - Alisa Hayashida, SouthPasadenan
"Noël Coward's classic comedy 'Hay Fever' comes to South Pasadena Theatre Workshop" – SOUTHPASADENAN, MAY 17, 2024
"Hay Fever is a delightful homage to the wit and eccentricity of famed English playwright Noël Coward, perfectly capturing the essence of his comedic spirit." - Staff, SouthPasadenan
"South Pasadena Theatre Workshop Celebrates Noël Coward's 125th Birthday with HAY FEVER" – BROADWAY WORLD, MAY 7, 2024
"One of Coward's most enduring comic plays, Hay Fever, delights audiences with its astute observations of family relationships and rivalries." - Stephi Wild, Broadway World
About Playwright Noël Coward
Noël Coward was an iconic English playwright, composer, actor, and director known for his wit, sophistication, and sharp dialogue. Born in 1899, he rose to prominence in the 1920s and 1930s, becoming one of the most celebrated figures in British theatre. Coward's works often explored themes of love, class, and society with a satirical and comedic touch. Some of his most famous plays include "Private Lives," "Blithe Spirit," and "Hay Fever." He was also a prolific songwriter, composing popular tunes like "Mad Dogs and Englishmen." Coward's legacy continues to influence and inspire playwrights and performers around the world.
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