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The Train Driver
South African playwright Athol Fugard directs his own new play based on a troubling true tale.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
The Train Driver
Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, LondonInternationally-acclaimed South African playwright Athol Fugard brings his production of his new play The Train Driver to Hampstead theatre following its premiere at the Fugard theatre in Cape Town.
A tormented train driver is compelled to visit a windswept graveyard in the Eastern Cape to find the unmarked grave of the woman he unintentionally killed. Inspired by a true event, The Train Driver is a haunting and deeply personal journey into the human soul.
Fugard's plays are frequently produced on the London stage including, recently, Sizwi Banzi Is Dead at the National Theatre, Dimetos at the Donmar Warehouse and Hello And Goodbye at the Trafalgar Studios.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Owen Sejake, Sean Taylor
director: Athol Fugard
sound: John Leonard
lighting designer: Mannie Manim
designer: Saul Radomsky
producer: Hampstead Theatre and Eric Abraham present a Fugard Theatre production
Ticket Prices:
£22-£29
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats 13, 20, 27 Nov 15:00, 17, 24 Nov 14:30
- Duration: 1h20
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7722 9301 - Visit the Show Website
Venue InformationHIDE
Hampstead Theatre
Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, United Kingdom, NW3 3EU
- Nearest tube: Swiss Cottage (outside theatre)
- Nearest bus: C11, 13, 31, 46, 82, 113, 187, 268 (mobility buses)
- Nearest train: South Hampstead (approx. 500m)
- Parking: Car parking near theatre is free in the evenings. Taxis drop off and pick up right outside main entrance. Patrons welcome to use a private phone to arrange pick up.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 020 7722 9301 Fax: 020 7449 4201
- Discounts: Discounts available for all disabled theatregoers and their companions.
- Limited mobility: Seats in the centre stalls have slightly better leg room. Proviing there are no wheelchair users, seats G1, G2, G3, G4 have unlimited leg room - phone first to be certain of availability. Rows F, G and H are best.
- Access description: Main entrance at ground floor level, with one door assisted and appropriately signed. Hard flooring for effective wheeled traffic, and the two glass doors and walls are marked for improved visibility. Low level Box Office/reception counter (0.95m) on the right, inside foyer. Lift with low level controls, Braille and voice announcements serving all 3 levels to the right beyond the bar in the foyer. Access to Stalls on ground level via a slight ramp (25 steps front to back) and 22 steps up to the upper foyer to access the Circle (9 steps up to back). Stairlift available.
- Hearing impaired: Infra-red system in auditorium and induction loop at Box Office and bar.
- Guide dogs policy: 2 Guide dogs allowed into auditorium, alternatively staff are happy to dog sit in the foyer.
- Wheelchairs: 5 wheelchair spaces and 4 transfer seats are available in the Stalls.
- Toilets: Men's, women's on all levels, all with level access.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilets on all 3 levels.
- Bars: Cafébar in foyer with low level counter (0.95m), induction loop and moveable seating. Menu available in large print - please ask. Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium.