Critics Weigh In: Richard E. Grant and Christine Baranski Lead Noël Coward’s HAY FEVER

The eccentric Bliss family �' Judith, a recently retired actress, David, a self-absorbed novelist, and their two unconventional children �' live in a world where reality slides easily into fiction. Upon entering this world, the weekend guests �' a proper diplomat, a shy flapper, an athletic boxer and a fashionable sophisticate �' are thrown into melodramatic scenes wherein their hosts profess emotions and react to situations that do not really exist. The comedic chaos ends only when the tortured visitors tip-toe out the door. Cleverly constructed and slightly cynical, this entertaining romp stars Richard E. Grant and Christine Baranski, making her West End debut.

_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Review-Roundup-Richard-E-Grant-Christine-Baranski-in-HAY-FEVER-20261002)._