Christine Baranski is best known for playing Diane Lockhart in the legal drama The Good Wife. She has won multiple Emmy Awards for her portrayal of the sharp and uncompromising lawyer. Many might also know her as Dr. Beverly Hofstadter in The Big Bang Theory. After playing several iconic roles throughout her career, the actress is now ready to take a new step in her career.

Baranski is all set to join Richard E. Grant for her West End debut.

Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant will co-star in a new West End production of Noël Coward’s comedy of manners, Hay Fever. Grant is known for his roles in Gosford Park and Saltburn. While Baranski will play the role of Judith Bliss, Grant will portray David Bliss in the play. The rest of the cast is yet to be announced.

For those unfamiliar with the play, it follows the Bliss family during a chaotic time when each member of the family has secretly invited a guest to their country house. Judith, in the play, is a retired stage actress. As personalities clash, their weekend spirals into comedic chaos, followed by misunderstandings and drama.

The play was inspired by the playwright’s fascination with American actress Laurette Taylor and her unconventional charm at social gatherings. He turned that into the chaos of the Bliss family. While Felicity Kendal played the role of Judith in the past, the torch is now passed to Baranski.

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This is the debut in the West End for the two-time Tony winner. She excitedly spoke about the gig in her recent interview.

Speaking of the role, Christine Baranski, who recently starred in Nine Perfect Strangers, explained that theatre has always been her first love, though her film and television commitments kept her away from the stage for years. She added that Hay Fever feels like the perfect return. It is a dream come true for her.

She further added that the opportunity feels “extraordinary.” The play will be directed by Emily Burns. And it will run at Wyndham’s Theatre from September 22 to December 12, 2026.

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