Theatre closures due to coronavirus outbreak
Since Saturday 15 August 2020, indoor performances at London theatres have been allowed (with social distancing).
Outdoor performances (where possible) can also go ahead.
Though some theatres remain closed, venues are starting to reopen with social distancing and safety measures in place.
The show below will not currently be playing and is scheduled to close by 15 August 2020 (when theatres can reopen for indoor performances).
Original performance dates are given below and reflect any changes we know about.
Closed 26 Oct 2019
Tristan Bates Theatre
Image: Tristan Bates Theatre
Synopsis
Sometimes I wake up in the morning and all the missed opportunities of my life stare at me, grind me down until nothing.
Nothing but dust.
A new darkly comic, absurdist play by James Mannion, Mites is a sinister exploration of the manipulation that lies beneath relationships, in particular of those who are mentally vulnerable in society.
A lonely woman, abandoned by her husband, lives in an isolated house with her outspoken, anthropomorphic cat, Bartholomew.
One day she is visited by Ken, a Pest Controller, who claims to be her ex-husband returned to her.
Deceived by his lies and obsessed with memories of the past, the woman accepts Ken into her life, despite the sceptical protestations of Bartholomew.
As her self-deception grows and Ken's true intentions become clear, how will she survive the competitive machinations of her two male companions?
And is there more to Bartholomew than meets the eye?
Background, advisory warnings
Age suitability: Not available
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Theatre
Covent Garden
London WC2H 9NP
Dates
Performance days & times
Monday ‑ 7‑45pm (7 Oct only)
Tuesday ‑ 7‑45pm
Wednesday ‑ 7‑45pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑45pm
Friday ‑ 7‑45pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑45pm
Tickets
Cast
Claire Marie Hall
Richard Henderson
George Howard
Creatives
Author: James Mannion
Composer: Elliot Lampitt
Director: Marcus Marsh
Designer: Cecilia Trono
Lighting: Daniel Spreadborough
Production: Becky Lyle