Comedy
On Stage
September 25 – November 8, 2025
Tickets: $35 – $135
Call 415.677.9596 to buy tickets by phone.
San Francisco Playhouse • 450 Post Street • Union Square
Noises Off
By Michael Frayn
Noises Off is a masterfully crafted comedy that takes you on a wild ride behind the scenes of a theatre company’s disastrous production of a farce called Nothing On. As the eccentric cast navigates forgotten lines, misplaced props, and personal feuds, their performances become increasingly chaotic, with doors slamming shut at the wrong moments, sardines going missing, and romantic entanglements causing tension. Featuring witty dialogue and side-splitting physical comedy, Noises Off is a must-see theatrical treat that has been called “the funniest farce ever written” (New York Post).
“The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium.” The New York Times
“The funniest farce ever written! Never before has side-splitting taken on a meaning dangerously close to the non-metaphorically medical.” The New York Post
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Est. Run Time
Performance datesPERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
| Monday | - | - |
| Tuesday | - | 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:00 pm | 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | - | 7:00 pm |
| Friday | - | 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 3:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm | - |
Note: View the official calendar for full schedule including special performances.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES
For blind and visually impaired audience members, San Francisco Playhouse partners with Gravity Access Services to offer live audio description and haptic access tours for selected performances.
About the Playwright
MICHAEL FRAYN was born in London in 1933. He began his career as a reporter for the Guardian and later the Observer. After leaving the Observer he continued to write as a columnist as well as publishing novels and plays for television and stage.
His plays for stage include Copenhagen, After Life, The Two of Us, Alphabetical Order, Donkeys’ Years, Clouds, Balmoral (Liberty Hall), Make and Break, Noises Off, Benefactors, Alarms and Excursions, Look Look, Here and Make and Break. Other translations include four full-length Chekhov plays (The Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull and Uncle Vanya) and four one-act plays (The Evils of Tobacco, Swan Song, The Bear and The Proposal).
Mr. Frayn is married to the biographer and critic Claire Tomalin.
What are the showtimes?
The show is on stage six days a week; Tuesday through Sunday. Showtimes are as follows:
Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M.
Wednesdays at 2:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.
Thursdays at 7:00 P.M.
Fridays at 8:00 P.M.
Saturdays at 3:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
Sundays at 2:00 P.M.
Showtimes may vary. Always consult the official show calendar or call 415.677.9596 for updated dates and times.
How much are tickets?
Tickets range from $35 to $135, although prices may fluctuate depending on date, showtime, and demand. Discounts are available to season subscribers.
When did Noises Off premiere?
Noises Off first premiered in February 1982 at the Lyric Theatre in Hammersmith, London. It was directed by Michael Blakemore and initially received excellent reviews, leading to a transfer to the Savoy Theatre in the West End, where it ran until 1987.
What is the seating chart for this show?
San Francisco Playhouse's auditorium is on two levels: Orchestra and Mezzanine/Balcony. Our intimate 199-seat theatre has only nine rows in the Orchestra, meaning every single seat is close to the stage.
Where is San Francisco Playhouse?
San Francisco Playhouse is located at 450 Post St., San Francisco CA 94102. The theatre is located on the second floor of the Kensington Park Hotel. Patrons may access the venue using the elevators or stairs in the hotel lobby.
Is San Francisco Playhouse ADA accessible?
San Francisco Playhouse is ADA accessible. The theatre is located on the second floor and can be accessed by two elevators from the lobby level. Wheelchair and companion seating are located on the theatre's mezzanine level.
Is there parking on site?
We do not offer onsite parking, and the hotel's valet is only available to guests of the Kensington Park Hotel. To reserve a parking spot with SpotHero, visit the San Francisco Playhouse SpotHero Parking Page. Limited street parking is also available.
We recommend taking BART or Muni to San Francisco Playhouse. We are four blocks from the Powell Street BART/Muni station — just a seven-minute walk.
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450 Post St.
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