Theatres and coronavirus
From Monday 19 July, theatres in London are allowed to operate without capacity limits.
And all legal restrictions imposed by the government will be removed.
However, most theatres will still be following procedures such as electronic ticketing etc and may require masks to be worn.
Note that some performances have been cancelled where cast or staff have tested positive and need to isolate.
We advise checking theatre websites for the latest information and what you can expect when visiting.
25 Aug to 9 Oct 2021
National Theatre
Image courtesy National Theatre
Synopsis
On the set of a new film about Victorian artist JMW Turner, young actress Lou is haunted by an unresolved history.
Meanwhile, in 1840 Londoners Lucy and Thomas try to come to terms with the meaning of freedom.
Moving between London past and present, we embark on a powerfully personal voyage through time.
Directed by Miranda Cromwell, and first staged at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, this astonishing and fiercely political new play by Winsome Pinnock was named winner of the 2018 Alfred Fagon Award.
Background information, advisory warnings
Age suitability: Not available
Social media & info
Theatre
London SE1 9PX
Dates
Performance days & times
Tickets
Previews 25 & 26 August
£50, £35, £26, £20
Previews 27 August - 1 September
£54, £38, £28, £20
Monday - Thursday eves, all matinees
£55, £40, £30, £20
Friday & Saturday eves
£60, £45, £30, £20
Access information
Audio‑described performances, for blind and visually impaired people:
Sat 2 October, 1.30pm preceded by a Touch Tour at 12pm
Captioned performances, for deaf or hard‑of‑hearing people:
Sat 18 September, 1.30pm
Smart Caption Glasses will be available for performances from 4 September.
Cast
Billie - Anthony Aje
Turner/Roy - Paul Bradley
Thomas/Trever - Karl Collins
Lou/olu - Kiza Deen
Essie/lucy - Rochelle Rose
Ruskin/Johnson/Decker - Matthew Seadon-Young
Jess/Jeanie - Kudzai Sitima
Danby/Mary/Meg/Shona - Cathy Tyson
Clarke/Pearson/Benjamin - Everal A Walsh
Caesar/Reuben - Luke Wilson
Creatives
Author: Winsome Pinnock
Director: Miranda Cromwell
Production: A co-production with the Royal Exchange Theatre