Simon Gray's other plays include Wise Child, Otherwise Engaged, The Common Pursuit and Butley.

BBC: Rowan Atkinson to star in Simon Gray play in West End

In 1995, Fry walked out during a West End run of Simon Gray's Cell Mates claiming stage fright.

BBC: Stephen Fry praised for return to West End stage

The Mr Bean star plays the title role in Quartermaine's Terms, Simon Gray's 1981 tragi-comedy about teachers at an English language school.

BBC: Rowan Atkinson wins praise for 'serious' role