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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
In Basildon
Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs, Sloane Square, London
The Royal Court's In Basildon is an epic family drama exploring inheritance and the myth of place.
Len is on his death bed and the family gather to say their final farewells. His sisters still aren’t speaking after nearly 20 years, his nephew’s trying for a baby – and a bigger house – while his best mate Ken remembers ‘Bas-vegas’ when it was a village.
As the spread is laid out and the ham sandwiches sit next to the wreaths, it’s hard to see who’s hungry and who’s just greedy.
In Basildon is written by David Eldridge. The playwright was last at the Royal Court with Under The Blue Sky. His recent credits include Knot Of The Heart at the Almeida theatre and The Stock Da’wa at Hampstead theatre.
Artistic Director of the Royal Court, Dominic Cooke, directs In Basildon. His recent credits at the venue include Chicken Soup With Barley and the multi award-winning production Clybourne Park.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Linda Bassett, Debbie Chazen, Christian Dixon, Lee Ross, Ruth Sheen, Jade Williams
director: Dominic Cooke
lyrics by: Guy Hoare
designer: Ian MacNeil
costume: Nicky Gillibrand
sound: Paul Arditti
Ticket Prices:
£12-£28. Mondays £10.
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30 (22 Feb 19:00), Mats Sat, 15 & 22 Mar 14:30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7565 5000 - Visit the Show Website
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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.
