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4 Aug to 11 Sep 2021
National Theatre
Photography (Lesley Sharp) by Alex Telfer
Synopsis
Kae Tempest, the astonishing writer, recording artist and performer, forges an epic new take on Greek legend.
Philoctetes: once a celebrated wartime hero, now a wounded outcast on a desolate island.
When a young soldier appears, his hope of escape comes with suspicion.
And as an old enemy also emerges, he is faced with an even greater temptation: revenge.
Director Ian Rickson returns to the National Theatre following his acclaimed, sold-out runs of Translations.
The all-female company, including Lesley Sharp as Philoctetes, will perform amidst a dramatic wasteland designed by Rae Smith (War Horse, Barber Shop Chronicles).
Background information, advisory warnings
Age suitability: Not available
Social media & info
Theatre
London SE1 9PX
Dates
Performance days & times
Tickets
Previews 4 & 5 August
£68, £48, £38, £30, £20
Previews 6 - 9 August
£80, £60, £40, £30, £20
Monday - Thursday eves, all matinees
£86, £66, £46, £36, £20
Friday & Saturday eves
£89, £69, £49, £39, £20
Access information
Audio‑described performances, for blind and visually impaired people:
Sat 4 September, 2.30pm preceded by a Touch Tour at 12.30pm
Captioned performances, for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing people:
Wed 8 September, 8pm
Creatives
Author: Kae Tempest
Director: Ian Rickson
Designer: Rae Smith
Fight director: Terry King
Movement: Coral Messam