Theatre closures due to coronavirus outbreak

From Saturday 15 August 2020, indoor performances at London theatres are allowed (with social distancing).

Outdoor performances (where possible) can also go ahead.

However, most theatres remain closed as they either do not have outside spaces or regard the need for social distancing as uneconomic.

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.

The Red

Closed 26 Jul 2019

Omnibus Theatre

Benedict's dad loved wine. He loved collecting it, drinking it and sharing it with friends and family was an act of love. Benedict was a teenage alcoholic.

Image courtesy Omnibus Theatre

Show details

Synopsis

Benedict's dad loved wine.

He loved collecting it, drinking it and sharing it with friends and family was an act of love.

Benedict was a teenage alcoholic.

He's been sober now for 25 years.

On the day of his father's funeral, Benedict receives an unsettling final bequest: a bottle of exceptionally fine red wine.

Will he drink one final toast to his father?

Background, advisory warnings

Age suitability: 16+

Originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4, Marcus Brigstocke writes and directs this bittersweet drama of family and addiction, based on his own recovery.

BBC Audio Drama Award winner 2018 for Best Single Drama.