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The Priory
A new comedy which takes a microscope to modern dilemmas about life, love and retro board games.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The Priory
Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Sloane Square, London
The Priory is a new comedy from Michael Wynne which takes a microscope to modern dilemmas about life, love and retro board games.
Kate is delighted when she finds a country retreat that ticks all the boxes. Gathering together a select group of her closest friends to celebrate New Yea's Eve, she is keen to start 2010 afresh. But successful, stressed-out 30-somethings in search of a good time in the sticks can make for one very fearsome party... and some surprising resolutions.
Wynne, author of The Priory, has written numerous plays including The People Are Friendly and The Knocky for the Royal Court and Sell Out, Dirty Wonderland and The Boy Who Left Home.
Director Herrin's recent credits include Tusk Tusk, That Face and The Vertical Hour, all at the Royal Court, where he has recently been appointed Deputy Artistic Director.
For more about The Priory at the Royal Court, read the First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Jessica Hynes, Rachael Stirling, Charlotte Riley, Alistair Mackenzie, Rupert Penry-Jones, Joseph Millson, Nick Blood
director: Jeremy Herrin
music by: Nick Powell
sound: Nick Powell
lighting designer: Neil Austin
costume: Robert Innes Hopkins and Iona Kenrick
designer: Robert Innes Hopkins
producer: Royal Court
Ticket Prices:
£12-£25, Mondays £10
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Comedy
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Wed 15:00, Sat 15:00
- Duration: 2h20
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7565 5000
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Fri 27 Nov 2009 10:52The Priory
Venue InformationHIDE
Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Sloane Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8AS
- Nearest tube: Sloane Square (next to theatre)
- Nearest bus: 11, 19, 22, 137, 319, 360, C1
- Parking: Set down point outside entrance. On-street parking after 6.30pm.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 020 7565 5000/5013 Fax: 020 7565 5145
- Discounts: £10 tickets for companions.
- Limited mobility: Row K and M11 and 12 in Stalls have the most leg room.
- Access description: 3 steps up through main doors from street, or level access through entrance down right-hand side of theatre through easy-open doors. Lift to all levels of both auditoria on the right, inside the alternative entrance. Box Office facing main entrance with accessible counter (75cm high) for wheelchair users. Lift is fitted with a voice commentary. From the foyer there are 20 steps down to Stalls, 18 up to Circle (3 steps between rows), 64 to Jerwood Theatre Upstairs. Stairs have handrails with raised metal studs indicating which floor you are approaching.
- Hearing impaired: Induction loop in Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. Infra-red system (20 headsets) in both theatres. Collect headsets from Box Office.
- Guide dogs policy: 4 guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Please inform the theatre in advance to arrange an aisle seat or someone to look after your dog in the Box Office or cloakroom if preferred.
- Wheelchairs: Jerwood Theatre Downstairs: 3 spaces in the centre of row J and 2 at either end of row K in Stalls. Unless you are seated at J11/12 your companion can sit next to you. 1 space in Circle (row D). K11 and 12 in the stalls are available for transfer seating. Jerwood Theatre Upstairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair users – the position changes depending on the production. Please book wheelchair spaces at least 24 hours in advance. Venue is suitable for scooters, but phone beforehand.
- Toilets: Level access to men’s and women’s toilets on café level.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilets immediately outside the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs and immediately outside the stalls and circle of the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.
- Bars: Bars at Stalls and Circle level (moveable seats and tables). Access to bar and food area is by a separate platform lift. Drinks in plastic cups can be brought into auditorium. Menu available in large print on request.
- Legroom: Access guides available from the Box Office and website. Large print programmes and braille cast lists available on the day of assisted performances. Touch tours available o request.
