Henry Goodman and David Haig Headed to the West End in Yes, Prime Minister

Henry Goodman and David Haig are headed for the West End's Gielgud Theatre in Yes, Prime Minister after a record-setting run at the Chichester Festival. Adapted by Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn from the classic television series, the comedy begins performances on September 17 and will open on September 23, directed by Lynn.

Yes, Prime Minister centers on Prime Minister Jim Hacker (Haig), Cabinet Secretary Sir Humphrey Appleby (Goodman) and Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley as they face a country in financial meltdown. When the only prospect of salvation comes from morally dubious allies, the consequences are no less than comic. Further casting it to be announced.

Goodman is an Olivier Award winner for The Merchant of Venice and Assassins. Recent theater credits include Fiddler on the Roof, Duet for One and Feelgood. Haig won the Olivier Award for Our Country's Good and has appeared in the West End in Mary Poppins, Hitchcock Blonde and Donkey's Years.

Yes, Prime Minister moves into the Gielgud following the Broadway transfer of Hair, which closes on September 4.