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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Ordinary Dreams
Trafalgar Studios 2, 14 Whitehall, London
Deepening recession, an uninspiring job, higher taxes, litter and antisocial neighbours (who happen to play great music). Stuck in the middle between the investment bankers at one end and the hoodies at the other, is it any wonder that worrying about the futue can push you to the edge of reason?
Ordinary Dreams is a dark comedy for our times - a story of middle class anxiety, electric wheelchairs and salvation.
The story centres on Penny and Miles, who are awaiting the imminent birth of their first child from completely different perspectives. Whilst recovering alcoholic Penny is the epitome of calm anticipation and deep breathing, her partner Miles is gradually retreating into a quagmire of fear and neurosis about the baby's future. Armed only with a candlestick and a bold imagination, he spends his days saving the world by creating a utopian fantasy for his son and everyone else to live in. As Miles starts to surround himself with a bizarre armoury of cast-offs from eBay, Penny's ex-alcoholic, ex-boyfriend Dan and his new-age, karma-embracing girlfriend Layla are also on hand to offer their own unique blend of advice.
Ordinary Dreams is a cautionary tale of how easy it is to lose oneself in a world in flux and how easy it can be to find redemption.
Written by Marcus Markou, Ordinary Dreams stars James Lance and Adrian Bower, reunited after last appearing together on hit C4 drama Teachers. Bower was last seen at Trafalgar Studios in Elling, while Lance has worked on stage at the Bush theatre and the Donmar Warehouse.
For more about Ordinary Dreams at the Trafalgar Studio 2, read the First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Adrian Bower, James Lance
director: Adam Barnard
producer: Kat Portman and James Seabright for Ordinary Dreams Limited
Ticket Prices:
£15-£25
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Comedy
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:45, Thu & Sat 15:00
- Duration: 1h30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0870 060 6632
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Fri 15 May 2009 11:08Ordinary Dreams
Venue InformationHIDE
Trafalgar Studios 2
14 Whitehall, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2DY
- Nearest tube: Charing Cross
- Nearest bus: 3, 9, 11, 12, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 153, 159
- Nearest train: Charing Cross
- Parking: Westminter City Council car park in Trafalgar Square. NCP at Bedfordbury (approx. 500m).
- Air conditioned: 0
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: TEL 0871 297 5477 FAX 020 7321 5407 MINICOM 020 7369 1762 EMAIL ticketcentre@newambassadors.com
- Telephones: Charing Cross/Embankment (approx. 500m)
- Discounts: Discounts available for disabled customers.
- Limited mobility: Leg room is generally good with extra space on the front row and on the side aisle of row E.
- Access description: One shallow step up from the street through double swing doors into the foyer. Box Office opposite. All staircases have handrails and steps are highlighted. 25 steps down then up 10 steps in to the auditorium (3 steps between rows). Theatre opens 1 hour before performance.
- Hearing impaired: Infrared system in the auditorium with 16 headsets, available from the box office with a deposit. Check with Box Office which seats in the auditorium have best reception.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium by prior arrangement with the theatre, alternatively staff are happy to dog-sit. You will be seated in an aisle seat.
- Wheelchairs: No spaces for people who need to remain in their wheelchairs. Transfer seating is available to Row A (3 spaces) and K (1 space). Access to Row A is through the Stalls Bar and Row K is up 14 steps. Wheelchair users must bring 2 people to help with the steps. The theatre can store a maximum of 3 wheelchairs per performance. Venue is not suitable for scooters.
- Toilets: 22 steps up from the foyer to women’s and men’s. More toilets off the Stalls Bar.
- Disabled toilets: No adapted WC.
- Bars: Foyer bar next to the Box Office. 25 steps to Stalls Bar (spacious, few seats). Drinks can be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium upon request.
