Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborne’s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private moments. The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company promises a year of unmissable theatre. Working in collaboration with artistic associates, director Rob Ashford and designer Christopher Oram, the acclaimed actor-director Kenneth Branagh presents an exceptional series of five plays that bring together a remarkable group of actors, led by Rob Brydon, Judi Dench, Lily James and Richard Madden.
Set against the backdrop of post-war Britain, John Osborne’s modern classic conjures the seedy glamour of the old music halls for an explosive examination of public masks and private torment. Rob Ashford directs Kenneth Branagh as the unforgettable Archie Rice, with John Hurt as Billy Rice.
Duration: 3 hours approx.
Start/opening time: At 7:30pm. Saturday at 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
Opening days/period: From August 20th 2016 to November 12th 2016 from Monday to Saturday. Audio Described Performance - Tuesday 13th September 2016. Captioned Performance - Tuesday 6th September 2016.
Others: Ticket purchases will be limited to a maximum of six tickets per person across all performances. Tickets will be dispatched 2 weeks prior to the performance. Facilities: air conditioned, bar, disabled toilets, infrared hearing loop, toilets, wheelchair accessible.