The Traitors Stage Play: A Fan's Excitement Driven by John Finnemore's Involvement
By
Rich Johnston
Hot, fresh, and worth queueing round the block for.
Summary
A personal opinion piece about booking tickets for The Traitors stage play in London's West End, based on the BBC reality TV series. The author explains that their decision to attend was driven primarily by the involvement of acclaimed comedy writer John Finnemore (known for BBC sitcoms and Operation Mincemeat), despite skepticism about a stage adaptation of a reality TV show. The article humorously explores the author's excitement and ponders whether they might attend multiple performances.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI have just booked my ticket to see The Traitors, a stage play based on the BBC reality TV series, in London's West End next year.
Typing those words would have seemed an impossibility, if not for the words 'written by John Finnemore'.
He is possibly Britain's finest living comedy writer working right now, responsible for the perfect gems that are the BBC sitco
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