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Too Close To The Sun
Too Close To The Sun is a dramatic new musical offering a fictional account of the last year in the life of Ernest Hemingway.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Too Close To The Sun
Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London
Too Close To The Sun is a dramatic new musical offering a fictional account of the last year in the life of Ernest Hemingway.
In Too Close To The Sun, author and Nobel Prize-winner Hemingway, battling the rigours old age, takes solace in the company of his young secretary. His wife, tolerating this liaison so as not to lose him, is aware that the secretary has a secret agenda, to become wife number five and inherit his estate. The arrival of Rex, an old school friend, adds a further complication, as he tries to secure the film rights to the life of the notorious writer. With bribery, lies and manipulation, Rex plays a dangerous game to achieve his goal, but in this suggested account of events leading to Hemingway’s death, can there be any winners?
Too Close To The Sun features music and lyrics by John Robinson, whose work was last seen in the West End when Behind The Iron Mask was staged at the Duchess theatre in 2005.
For more about Too Close To The Sun at the Duchess theatre, read the First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Helen Dallimore, James Graeme, Jay Benedict, Tammy Joelle
music by: John Robinson
lyrics by: John Robinson and Roberto Trippini
book By: Roberto Trippini, based on a play by Ron Read
producer: GBM Productions Ltd
Ticket Prices:
£10-£55
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Musical
- Sub-Genre: Musical-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Wed & Sat 14:30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0844 871 7622
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Venue InformationHIDE
Harold Pinter Theatre
Panton Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4DN
- Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus (225m)
- Nearest bus: 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453
- Parking: Westminter City Council car park at Whitcomb Street. NCP at Denman Street.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0871 297 5477 Fax: 020 8544 7488
- Discounts: Discounts vary according to production. Concessions may be available (Please enquire at time of booking).
- Limited mobility: Row A and seats N1, N21, L1, L21, D1, D22 in the stalls and Boxes C & D have the most leg room.
- Access description: Level access from street to Dress circle via ramp at the entrance and level platform to seats.2 steps up to double doors opening into the foyer. All stairs are highlighted and have handrails on both sides. No steps from the foyer to the back of the Dress Circle (2 steps between rows). 24 steps down from the foyer to the Stalls, 23 steps up from the foyer to the Royal Circle (with 2 steep steps between rows) and 50 steps up to the Balcony.
- Hearing impaired: Infra-red system with 6 headsets. Headsets available from the Duty Manager. You will be asked to leave a credit card or a £10 deposit. Portable loop available in Box Office.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome at the Comedy Theatre. They can stay with you during the performances, however, you must inform the Box Office when booking your tickets and a seat on the aisle can be reserved for you. Alternatively, a member of staff will care for your dog during the performance.
- Wheelchairs: 4 wheelchair spaces in Dress Circle. 2 transfer seats in E5 and E17
- Toilets: There is no adapted toilet. It may be possible to use the toilet on the left-hand side of the auditorium, down 6 steps via a ramp and through 2 doorways, approx. 64cm wide. Women’s and men’s at Stalls, Royal Circle and Balcony. Please note, the men's toilet on the Royal Circle level is only accessible via 13 steps up from the Royal Circle Bar.
- Disabled toilets: No adapted toilet.
- Bars: 3 licensed bars. No steps from the back of the Dress Circle to the foyer bar (no seating). Drinks brought to disabled customers in the auditorium. More bars at the rear of the Stalls, at Royal Circle and at Balcony.
