Kings of comedy Le Navet Bete – one of the UK’s most-loved comedy theatre companies and creators of smash-hit family shows Dracula: The Bloody Truth, King Arthur and Treasure Island – have teamed up with one of the country’s best comedy writers and directors, Olivier Award nominated John Nicholson (The Time Machine: A Comedy), to present their riotous all-out hilarious ride through the world of Greek mythology Oh Zeus! at Lichfield Garrick Theatre from Tuesday 26 to Wednesday 27 May 2026, as part of a UK tour.
When the stability of Olympus is threatened by the marriage of Zeus’ daughter Hebe to a mere mortal, the King of the Gods hatches a plan to derail the wedding. Three actors play 40 characters in this mythical farce through Ancient Greece, the Underworld and back.
Expect sensational physical comedy, outrageous jokes, fast paced chaos, and more togas than you can smash a plate at – perfect for lovers of Fawlty Towers, Bottom and The Play That Goes Wrong.
Le Navet Bete is comprised of Al Dunn, Nick Bunt and Matt Freeman. Since 2008, Le Navet Bete has been touring the UK and internationally with their unique and chaotic style of physical comedy and have earned the reputation as one of the UK’s leading midscale theatre companies. Proudly based in Exeter, Devon and supported by organisations such as Arts Council England, the Exeter Northcott Theatre and the Exeter Phoenix they have been on a continuous mission to create and tour hilarious, physical and totally accessible comedy theatre using creative and engaging storytelling for absolutely everyone (ages 4 – 104!).
For more information about Oh Zeus!, visit Le Navet Bete’s website: www.lenavetbete.com.
To book tickets for the Lichfield dates, visit www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/oh-zeus#dates-and-times
LISTINGS
Venue: Lichfield Garrick Theatre
Dates: 26 May 7.30pm; 27 May 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Production: Oh Zeus!
Producer: Le Navet Bete
Age Guidance: 12+
Content Warnings: None
Running Time: 2 hrs 30 minutes (including interval)