The Unfriend is a dark satirical comedy exploring

middle-class English people’s attempts to remain polite

at all costs.

While on holiday on a cruise, English couple Peter and Debbie befriend Elsa, a Trump-loving widow from the USA. They find her offensively entertaining, and agree to stay in touch without ever intending to do so.

But when, a few months later, Elsa invites herself to stay, they decide to look her up online. Too late, they learn the truth about Elsa Jean Krakowski: she is a murderous criminal, and she has just boarded a flight to London.

But how do you protect all that you love from mortal peril without seeming, well, a bit impolite?

Introducing the cast who will be bringing the hilarious comedy of manners to the stage.

Peter Lindel - Bill Compton

Debbie Lindel - Debbie Stevens

Elsa Jean Krakowski - Emma Borland

Alex Lindel - Robbie Moore

Rosie Lindel - Sophie Smith

The Neighbour - Christian Elliott

PC Junkin - Jay Jones

Directed by Mark Gatiss, the West End cast (2023/2024 run at Wyndham's Theatre) featured Lee Mack (Peter), Sarah Alexander (Debbie), and Frances Barber (Elsa).  The original cast (Chichester 2022) featured Reece Shearsmith (Peter), Amanda Abbington (Debbie), and Frances Barber (Elsa)

'Effortlessly entertaining... The action is line-by-line funny and an apt commentary on English middle-class manners... Moffat may be the new Ayckbourn'

Telegraph

'A cringe-tastic play of exquisite embarrassment... worthy of a place in the macabre comedy series Inside No 9'

Guardian