The stage version of the witty BBC sitcom Yes, Prime Minister opens next weekend at the Manoel Theatre.

The stage version has been written by the same authors, Anthony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, and has received wide critical acclaim and numerous awards during its run in the West End.

The local production of Yes, Prime Minister is being staged by Mellow Drama, and stars Alan Montanaro, Jo Caruana, John Montanaro, Steve Casaletto, Barry Calvert, Colin Fitz and Coryse Borg.

The story revolves around Prime Minister Jim Hacker who is heading up the coalition government and staring disaster in the face.

The country is on the brink of economic meltdown and there is just one grain of hope – a morally dubious oil deal with the Foreign Minister of Kumranistan.

“What makes this such a great play is that this is not a simple rehash of the old television series but a brand new installment written specifically for the stage and featuring totally up-to-date content,” director James Calvert said.

“This version of Yes, Prime Minister includes everything from the British coalition government to the euro crisis and the Greek debt implosion. The script is actually being constantly updated by the authors.”

Mellow Drama was the first theatrical company outside the UK to be awarded the rights to produce Yes, Prime Minister.

The play will run for two weekends: Friday to next Sunday and February 17 to 19. Tickets at €12 and €20 are on sale from the Manoel Theatre box office on 2124 6389 or through www.teatrumanoel.com.mt.

All shows start at 8 p.m. and run for approximately two hours. Due to the mature content of the play it has been rated as appropriate for people aged 16 or older.

For more information, visit www.mellowdrama.com.mt or call 2789 2789.