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Being Shakespeare
Following its record breaking stint in the West End last summer, Simon Callow returns to Trafalgar Studios 1 with his critically acclaimed one man show, Being Shakespeare.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Being Shakespeare
Trafalgar Studios 1, Whitehall, London
Following its record breaking stint in the West End last summer, Simon Callow returns to Trafalgar Studios 1 with his critically acclaimed one man show, Being Shakespeare.
Written by Jonathan Bate, the pre-eminent Shakespeare biographer, Being Shakespeare brings to life the bard's unforgettable characters as well as the real man behind the legend.
Simon Callow is not only one of Britain's best loved actors, with highly acclaimed performances on both stage and screen, but is also a highly regarded, prize winning biographer. Under the direction of Tom Cairns, Simon Callow brings these two passions together in Being Shakespeare.
The production will run for 30 performances only before touring to New York and Chicago.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Simon Callow
director: Tom Cairns
music by: Ben and Max Ringham
producer: Ambassador Theatre Group, Act Productions, Robert Bartner and Norman Tulchin
lighting designer: Bruno Poet
sound: Ben and Max Ringham
Ticket Prices:
£20-£45
About the show
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Thu & Sat 14:30
- opening night:
- Box Office:
0844 871 7632 - Visit the Show Website
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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
- Download an Enabled Map
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.
