Starring Steve Coogan Directed by Sean Foley
When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one
eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.
This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team led including Emmy Award-winner Armando
Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow).
‘Steve Coogan is stellar’
Independent
‘A fun, adventurous adaptation’
Guardian
‘Coogan displays boundless energy and impeccable comic timing’
The Stage
‘A masterful recreation of sublime comic acting’
Broadway World
‘Sean Foley maintains the tension and the comedy throughout with remarkable nimbleness’
Daily Express
‘Coogan is terrific, making each of Seller’s roles his own’
Financial Times
‘Enthusiastic and sharp’
WhatsOnStage
Steve Coogan
Dr. Strangelove, Captain Mandrake, President Muffley, Major TJ Kong
Notable works: I’m Alan Partridge, The Trip, Philomena, The Lost King
Seven BAFTA award wins including Best Comedy Performance, Best
Actor in a Leading Role, Best Adapted Screenplay
Two Academy Award’s nominations