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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Bedlam
Globe Theatre, Bankside, LondonNell Leyshon, the first female playwright to have her work staged at Shakespeare's Globe, has written a play set in the noisy and chaotic world of 18th century London, in the city's ancient hospital for the insane, Bedlam.
Bedlam is under the supervision of the prejudiced Dr Sidney Carew and his imbecile son, whose interests lie in containing rather than curing their patients. But with the arrival of the lovely country girl, May, and the appointment of a more enlightened and sympathetic governor, this inhuman regime starts to crumble, along with the sanity of the asylum keepers themselves.
Bedlam employs a cast that includes doctors (some mad), patients (some sane), a homicidal painter and a hypchondriac poet. Set against an anarchic backdrop of binge drinkers, gin sellers and ballad singers, Bedlam combines dance and song with scenes of lust, violence, absurd comedy and unexpected romance.
For more about Bedlam at Shakespeare's Globe read the First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Jason Baughan, Patrick Brennan, Daon Broni, Phil Cheadle, Sam Crane, Sophie Duval, Christopher Godwin, Sean Kearns, James Lailey, Danny Lee Wynter, Rose Leslie, Kevork Malikyan, Barbara Marten, Joseph Timms, Ella Smith, Lorna Stuart, Finty Williams, Jade Williams
director: Jessica Swale
music by: Olly Fox
designer: Soutra Gilmour
Ticket Prices:
£5-£35
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: In repertoire, check with box office for details
- Duration: 2h20
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7401 9919 - Visit the Show Website
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Venue InformationHIDE
Globe Theatre
Bankside, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9DT
- Nearest tube: Mansion House, Bank, Southwark, Cannon Street or London Bridge
- Nearest bus: 11, 15, 17, 23, 26, 45, 63, 76, 100, 344, 381, RV1
- Nearest train: Mansion House, Bank, Southwark, Cannon Street or London Bridge.
- Parking: Up to 2 disabled parking bays available outside theatre by special arrangement. Meters on New Globe Walk. NCP car park on Upper Thames Street. Free phone service for minicabs in foyer. Taxi rank outside main entrance.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 020 7401 1409 Fax: 020 7902 1475 Textphone: 020 7902 1476
- Telephones: Public cash telephone in the entry foyer and a free phone service for minicabs.
- Discounts: Wheelchair users and companions have reduced price of £20 when seated in Gentlemen's Room Q.
- Limited mobility: Lower Gallery most accessible with only 2-5 steps. There are 28 steps to the Middle Gallery and 50 steps to the Upper Gallery. Patrons who have booked seats in these galleries can be escorted up in the lift by a member of the front of house staff, who will then return at theinterval and at the end of the performance to collect them.
- Access description: Entry to the main foyer is through heavy, glass double doors. On the left there is a wheelchair accessible automatic door which opens outwards and is operated by buttons on the inside and outside. There is a seperate ramped entrance to the Exhibition on Bankside. The Box Office is on the right hand side of the foyer, with an 800mm high counter for patrons using wheelchairs. A lift to the right of the Box Office gives access to the Theatre, Circle, Cafe and other hospitality areas and holds six people or one wheelchair plus companion. The lift door is 810mm wide. The Information Desk is directly in front of the main entrance doors, with a 750mm high counter for patrons using wheelchairs. A staircase to the left of the Information Desk, with a handrail on both sides, leads up to the gift Shop, Piazza, and Cafe areas. Glass doors open onto the Piazza which surrounds the theatre. There is a ramp in the open air space in the Yard.
- Hearing impaired: Induction loop system available for all performances. Please be aware thet that Globe is an open air theatre and the loop will amplify all sounds, including aeroplanes overhead and boats on the river. Hearing aids should be switched to the T position. Hearing dogs are welcome, please inform the Box Office when booking and contact the house manager upon arrival.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are permitted inside the auditorium. Please inform the Box Office when booking and contact the house manager upon arrival. Please be aware thet the Yard can be very noisy and crowded and that certain productions contain loud nsound effects such as cannon fire.
- Wheelchairs: The Globe has provision for four wheelchair users, 3 in a Gentleman's box and 1 in the Yard. The Gentlemen's Box places are accessed by lift, and patrons are accompanied by a member of the Front of House staff. Wheelchair users and companions booking places in Gentlemen's Box Q can take advantage of reduced price tickets at £20. Wheelchair users should be aware that the Yard accomodates up to 600 people standing and that the stage is five feet above ground level so sight lines are limited. A wheelchair is available to assist patrons to their theatre seats. Unfortunately it cannot be used during performances.
- Toilets: Men’s and Women’s at Globe Door 1and Globe Door 4, further toilets off the entrance foyer.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilets by Globe Door 1, next to first aid room on Piazza level, and on Lecture Theatre level – staff can assist.
- Food: Gift shop, Piazza and Cafe are allon the Piazza level. Glass doors open on the Piazza which surrounds the theatre.
- Legroom: Acces guides, Braille synopses and touch tours available on request. For touch tour dates please phone the front of house manager on 020 4902 1480.