Major Quiz Scandal

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Joining renowned comedian, Rory Bremner, starring as Chris Tarrant in the critically acclaimed play Quiz, is Emmerdale star Charley Webb, in her first professional stage role. Alongside her is Lewis Reeves, Mark Benton, Leo Wringer, Sukh Ojla, and Marc Antolin on this thrilling ride through the infamous Coughing Major scandal which engulfed the world’s most popular TV quiz show..

In a shockingly shameless scam, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire was duped out of £1,000,000. Or was it?

Quiz is the thrilling and entertaining ride through the infamous Coughing Major scandal which engulfed the world’s most popular TV quiz show. The story remains a mystery and had over six million people glued to their screens in 2020 watching the ITV adaptation starring Michael Sheen, Matthew Macfadyen and Sian Clifford.

Photo: Johan Persson

Now, uncovering new evidence, it’s time to ask you, the audience, to put fingers on keypads and answer the ultimate 50/50: guilty or not guilty?

Nominated for two Olivier Awards including Best New Comedy, James Graham’s smash hit play, Quiz, transferred to London’s West End with sensational reviews in 2018, following a sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Directed by Co-Artistic Director of The Royal Shakespeare Company, Daniel Evans and Seán Linnen with design by Robert Jones.

Quiz is a fictional imagination based on real events which took place in 2001 following an episode of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? It is not in any way connected with the makers of the programme or any of the individuals portrayed.

Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA from Mon 6 – Sat 11 Nov. Times: 7.30pm; Thur & Sat matinees 2.30pm. Admission: £23 -£48.

Box Office: churchilltheatre.co.uk – 0343 310 0020

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