Fawlty Towers Christmas Special

Fawlty Towers Christmas Special comes to The Cock Hotel in Stony Stratford on Friday 27 November, a comedy dining night that drops Basil, Sybil and Manuel into a festive setting with a Christmas twist. It's a reimagining of favourite moments from the television series, built around a seasonal celebration aimed at comedy fans and stand-up enthusiasts.

The plot follows Basil as everything that can go wrong does. He's hired a Father Christmas who hasn't turned up, rat poison ends up on the turkey, and the decorations are still to be hung despite his promise to Sybil. To make matters worse, a German Christmas Market is running next door. He's forced to turn to a local chef for help while keeping the health inspector at bay, and Manuel proves a very poor substitute for Santa. As long as no one mentions the war, he hopes everything will go smoothly.

It's a comedy dining evening, so the show is only part of the night. Your ticket includes a three-course meal, the performance, and a disco afterwards, which means you can eat, watch the show, and then head to the dance floor. The whole thing runs from 7:30pm to 10:30pm at The Cock Hotel, 72-74 High Street, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1AH, and costs £59.95 per person.