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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The Caretaker
Trafalgar Studios 1, Whitehall, LondonHarold Pinter’s The Caretaker is a story of two brothers and a tramp, and was the playwright’s first major success as a dramatist.
Davies is down and out when Aston takes him in for the night. Lost in a shoeless world, chasing papers in Sidcup, Davies soon fancies his chances at something more permanent. Then Aston’s fiery brother Mick shows up. As the odd couple becomes an odd number, who will be the odd man out?
Power games and simmering tension combine with wonderful comedy and Pinter’s eloquent dialogue to make The Caretaker a totally mesmerising experience.
Jonathan Pryce, who leads the cast of The Caretaker as Davies, is a Laurence Olivier and Tony Award winner with credits including Hamlet, Miss Saigon, Oliver! My Fair Lady and Glengarry Glen Ross. His film career includes Evita, Tomorrow Never Dies and the Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy.
First produced in 1960, this 2010 revival at the Trafalgar Studios, marks the 50th anniverary of The Caretaker’s premiere.
For more about The Caretaker at Trafalgar Studio 1, read the First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Jonathan Pryce, Peter McDonald
director: Christopher Morahan
sound: Tom Lishman
set designer: Eileen Diss
lighting designer: Colin Grenfell
producer: Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse
Ticket Prices:
£20-£45
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Thu & Sat 14:30
- Duration: 2h30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0844 871 7632
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Venue InformationHIDE
Trafalgar Studios 1
Whitehall, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2DY
- Nearest tube: Charing Cross/Embankment (approx. 500m)
- 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: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 0871 297 5477 Minicom: 0870 060 6641
- Discounts: Discounts for all disabled customers, please call the Box Office to check availability.
- 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.
- Legroom: Touch tours available on request.
