webfact Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The Best of British Comedy Comes to Anantara Bangkok Riverside with Faulty Towers the Dining Experience Bangkok, Thailand, 04 October 2012 - Offering interactive dinner theatre entertainment of side splitting British humour, Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa presents Faulty Towers the Dining Experience for six uproariously funny nights from 24th – 29th October 2012. Internationally acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, this madcap dinner show is a loosely scripted, pitch perfect tribute to the original British sitcom, Fawlty Towers. First broadcast in 1975, Fawlty Towers is a fictional hotel in the seaside town of Torquay on the "English Riviera". The plots centre around tense, rude and put upon manager Basil Fawlty (John Cleese), his wife Sybil (Prunella Scales), a comparatively normal chambermaid Polly (Connie Booth), and the hapless Spanish waiter Manuel (Andrew Sachs). Each episode reveals their attempts to run the hotel amidst farcical situations and an array of demanding and eccentric guests. In a list drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000, Fawlty Towers was named the best British television series of all time. Faulty Towers the Dining Experience is performed in restaurants and has been touring the world since 1997. Receiving huge critical and public praise, it has been a constant sell out show ever since it debuted at the Edinburgh Festival in 2008. To celebrate the show’s 15th anniversary, Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa is delighted to present this highly acclaimed slap stick dinner event from 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm at the stylish Brio Restaurant. Promising hysterical gags and face aching laughter throughout the evening, guests will arrive to toast welcome cocktails, before savouring a three course gourmet English dinner consisting of pickled smoked ham hocks and split green pea soup, rosemary and garlic spiked rack of lamb or fillets of turbot, and a traditional British dessert of bread and butter pudding, accompanied by free flowing soft drinks, beer and wine. Diners form the show’s audience and are entertained by a cast of warring waiters. In true Fawlty Towers style, everything that can go wrong does with hilarious consequences, with three talented actors impersonating Basil, Sybil and Manuel, delivering a loosely scripted, richly improvised and interactive theatre performance. A must see for all ages – please book early as this show always sells out! Faulty Towers the Dining Experience at Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa is priced at THB 3,700++ per person, and THB 3,500 including tax for group bookings of six people and more. Special packages with accommodation are also available. Faulty Towers the Dining Experience is brought to you in cooperation with B-Concept Media Entertainment Group. For more information and reservations, please call +66 (0) 2476 0022 Ext. 1416, email riversidedining [at] anantara.com website: www.bangkokriverdining.com or www.ezy-go.com -- 2012-10-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bloody expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kananga Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Bloody expensive! For dinner and a show? Hardly! Anyway at least the prices will keep the riff raff away. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I already feel nauseated at the thought of someone else trying to be Basil, Sybil, Polly and Manuel. Greatness shouldn't be impersonated. Dinner wouldn't work for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazes Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I already feel nauseated at the thought of someone else trying to be Basil, Sybil, Polly and Manuel. Greatness shouldn't be impersonated. Dinner wouldn't work for me. Who wrote that story? Is it ignorance or deliberate, the confusion between Fawlty [correct] and Faulty {possibly a way of avoiding copyright problems?)] Maybe it is performed by Faculty of Chulalongkorn? At all events, sounds a hideous evening. (Except for the rack of lamb...comes as a surprise...where do they breed lambs in Thailand?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Don't mention the war there, if you do go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Don't mention the war! Edited because morakot's post was far quicker than mine, and I didn't see it until I hit 'post' Edited October 4, 2012 by SeaVisionBurma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILT Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 First watch Faulty towers in the late 70's and was very fortunate to catch the first Monty Python and of course every episode since. Great bunch of people and writers. Even if possible to emulate John Cleese as Basil, might be fun to watch on a stage as a comedy show perhaps. I won't be loosing any sleep missing this dining experience. One can have a great show dining out anytime with the mishaps of the serving/ waiting staff at almost every restaurant here. I like my home cook meals most of the time. But when it is the time to go out for dinner I always enjoy my dinner and have a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Look, I told you twice DON'T MENTION THE WAR! (Slap) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeskywalker Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 3,700++. Well over 4,000 per person. British humor is great, but not at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 3,700++. Well over 4,000 per person. British humor is great, but not at that price. Fawlty Towers is Great with John Cleese, Connie Booth, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs. There is no such thing as a tribute. They only made twelve episodes so it wouldn't get boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 3,700++. Well over 4,000 per person. British humor is great, but not at that price. Bargain, considering that the receptionist, the waiter, the chef, and the conferencier will all be one and the same person. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 3,700++. Well over 4,000 per person. British humor is great, but not at that price. Bargain, considering that the receptionist, the waiter, the chef, and the conferencier will all be one and the same person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laobali Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) It works it seems, as at least one review claims; it depends on the cast as well as the evening's diners. http://www.fringerev...eview/4035.html See also http://faultytowers.net/ Edited October 4, 2012 by laobali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 It works it seems, as at least one review claims; it depends on the cast as well as the diners. http://www.fringerev...eview/4035.html Nope, sorry it can't work there's only one Fawlty Towers. Better to make up something original, though that's asking a lot here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Me thinks they doth promote too much Internationally acclaimed pitch perfect Receiving huge critical and public praise a constant sell out show this highly acclaimed slap stick dinner hysterical gags face aching laughter hilarious consequences A must see The author should consider working for the "pre-owned" automobile industry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laobali Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I've bought plenty of used cars I've been happy with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Me thinks they doth promote too much Internationally acclaimed pitch perfect Receiving huge critical and public praise a constant sell out show this highly acclaimed slap stick dinner hysterical gags face aching laughter hilarious consequences A must see The author should consider working for the "pre-owned" automobile industry. The satire and irony cannot be duplicated with those ridiculous things listed. Hysterical gags Slapstick Pitch perfect Oh dear Edited October 4, 2012 by uptheos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphodbeeblebrox Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 OK, would love to go with this, but not interested in Brio. Why wouldn't they have it at Trader Vic's (same hotel)? Much better atmosphere. "A gin and orange! A lemon squash! And a scotch and water, Please!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 OK, would love to go with this, but not interested in Brio. Why wouldn't they have it at Trader Vic's (same hotel)? Much better atmosphere. "A gin and orange! A lemon squash! And a scotch and water, Please!" Que? (excuse lack of accent font over e) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphodbeeblebrox Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 "A gin and orange! A lemon squash! And a scotch and water, Please!" Que? (excuse lack of accent font over e) Manuel, you're a waste of space. [hits Manuel in forehead with spoon] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollTV Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Get the watch... The Chinese watch: Ministry of Silly Walks watch is now on Amazon. hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 "A gin and orange! A lemon squash! And a scotch and water, Please!" Que? (excuse lack of accent font over e) Manuel, you're a waste of space. [hits Manuel in forehead with spoon] "Listen, don't mention the war! I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it all right. (returns to the group) So! It's all forgotten now, and let's hear no more about it. So, that's two egg mayonnaise, a prawn Goebbels, a Hermann Goering, and four Colditz salads". Basil: Is there something wrong Elder Herr: Will you stop talking about the war? Basil: Me! You started it! Elder Herr: We did not start it! Basil: Yes you did — you invaded Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 " In a list drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000, Fawlty Towers was named the best British television series of all time." It was excellent, but the best one was Monty Python, its predecessor, and The Office would, in my opinion, be at least equal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 "A gin and orange! A lemon squash! And a scotch and water, Please!" Que? (excuse lack of accent font over e) Manuel, you're a waste of space. [hits Manuel in forehead with spoon] "Listen, don't mention the war! I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it all right. (returns to the group) So! It's all forgotten now, and let's hear no more about it. So, that's two egg mayonnaise, a prawn Goebbels, a Hermann Goering, and four Colditz salads". Basil: Is there something wrong Elder Herr: Will you stop talking about the war? Basil: Me! You started it! Elder Herr: We did not start it! Basil: Yes you did — you invaded Poland. Yes, sheer genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 " In a list drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000, Fawlty Towers was named the best British television series of all time." It was excellent, but the best one was Monty Python, its predecessor, and The Office would, in my opinion, be at least equal. Monty Python broke all the rules, the team were sheer genius and way ahead of anything else at the time. I like The Office (please say you mean the British version) and Ricky Gervais portrayal as the manager. It's totally different from MP, but indeed a very clever, funny and very well done series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Tudo Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Don't mention the war there, if you do go. I did it once but I think I got away with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Tudo Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) "A gin and orange! A lemon squash! And a scotch and water, Please!" Que? (excuse lack of accent font over e) Manuel, you're a waste of space. [hits Manuel in forehead with spoon] "Listen, don't mention the war! I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it all right. (returns to the group) So! It's all forgotten now, and let's hear no more about it. So, that's two egg mayonnaise, a prawn Goebbels, a Hermann Goering, and four Colditz salads". Basil: Is there something wrong Elder Herr: Will you stop talking about the war? Basil: Me! You started it! Elder Herr: We did not start it! Basil: Yes you did you invaded Poland. What would you like for Hor d'Ouvres? Hor d'Ouvres vich must be obeyed at all times vissout qvestion! Edited October 4, 2012 by Vale Tudo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vale Tudo Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 German Guest: Can we help you? Basil Fawlty: Oh, you speak English. German Guest: Of course. Basil Fawlty: Ah, wonderful! WUNDERBAR! Ahh! Please allow me to introduce myself, I am the owner of Fawlty Towers. And may I welcome your war... your war... you wall... you all... you all, and hope that your stay will be a happy one. Now, would you like to eat first, or would you like a drink before the war... AHH! Er... trespassers will be tied up with piano wire... SORRY, SORRY! Have to stop,now as I'm having fits of the giggles just thinking about it,legendary!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 German Guest: Can we help you? Basil Fawlty: Oh, you speak English. German Guest: Of course. Basil Fawlty: Ah, wonderful! WUNDERBAR! Ahh! Please allow me to introduce myself, I am the owner of Fawlty Towers. And may I welcome your war... your war... you wall... you all... you all, and hope that your stay will be a happy one. Now, would you like to eat first, or would you like a drink before the war... AHH! Er... trespassers will be tied up with piano wire... SORRY, SORRY! Have to stop,now as I'm having fits of the giggles just thinking about it,legendary!!! Yes, can watch it hundreds of times and still laugh. The timing is perfect and all the characters compliment each other. I just don't see how any of this classic series can be transferred to some 'Dining Experience'. Better to order a Pizza and watch the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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