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The Misanthrope
Martin Crimp's new version of Moliere's great comedy transports the action from 17th century Paris to modern-day London.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The Misanthrope
Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, LondonMartin Crimp's new version of Moliere's classic comedy The Misanthrope transports the action from 17th century Paris to modern-day London.
Alceste is a famous British playwright disillusioned and angry with the hypocrisy, shallowness and vanity of the contemporary world. Vowing to reject society, Alceste's plans are derailed when he falls madly in love with Jennifer. An ambitious American film star and darling of the social scene, she may prove to be his biggest challenge yet.
The Misanthrope is led by two of the UK's best known actors, Damian Lewis as Alceste and Keira Knightley as Jennifer. Lewis made his name in Steven Spielberg's Band Of Brothers and has numerous stage and screen credits to his name, including appearances at the National Theatre in Pillars Of The Community and Five Gold Rings. Knightley, however, makes her West End stage debut in this production, having concentrated to date on her screen career which includes the films The Duchess, Love Actually, Bend It Like Beckham, Atonement and The Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy.
The cast also includes Tara Fitzgerald, who was most recently seen in the Donmar Warehouse production of A Doll's House, plus London stage regulars Dominic Rowan and Tim McMullan who both appeared in director Thea Sharrock's production of As You Like It at Shakespeare's Globe in summer 2009.
Martin Crimp, who has adapted The Misanthrope, has written plays including The City, Fewer Emergencies, Attempts On Her Life and The Treatment.
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cast: Damian Lewis, Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Dominic Rowan, Tim McMullan, Nicholas La Prevost, Kelly Price, Chuk Iwuji
adapted by: Martin Crimp
director: Thea Sharrock
designer: Hildegard Bechtler
producer: Howard Panter and Tali Pelman for Ambassador Theatre Group
Ticket Prices:
£20-£49.50
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Comedy
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, mats Wed & Sat 14:30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0844 871 7612 - Visit the Show Website
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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.