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Detroit
The London premiere of Lisa D'Amour's brutal play that lays bare the fragility of life in middle America.
Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Detroit
National Theatre Cottesloe, South Bank, LondonLisa D'Amour's brutal, hilarious play Detroit makes its London premiere at the Cottesloe in a new production by Austin Pendleton, who directed its hugely acclaimed premiere at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre.
In a suburb of a mid-sized American city, Ben and Mary welcome their new neighbours, Sharon and Kenny, who have moved in to the long-empty house next door. Fuelled by backyard barbecues and booze, their sudden friendship rapidly veers out of control, as inhibitions are obliterated and the fragility of Ben and Mary’s off-the-shelf lifestyle is laid bare.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Will Adamsdale, Claire Dunne, Stuart McQuarrie, Justine Mitchell, Christian Rodska
director: Austin Pendleton
producer: National Theatre
choreographer: Arthur Pita
costume: Susan Kulkarni
lighting designer: Mark Henderson
set designer: Kevin Depinet
sound: John Leonard
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Ticket Prices:
£12-£32
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: In rep - please check calendar
- Duration: 1h50
- opening night:
- closing:
- Box Office:
020 7452 3000 - Visit the Show Website
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Venue InformationHIDE
National Theatre Cottesloe
South Bank, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9PX
- Nearest tube: Waterloo (approx. 250m), Southwark
- Nearest bus: 76, 77, 211, 507, D1, D11, P11 (York Road)149, P11 (Stamford Street)1, 4, 26, 68, X68, 76, 168, 171, 171A, 176, 188, 501, 505, 521 (Waterloo Bridge)
- Nearest train: Waterloo (approx. 250m)
- Parking: 5 spaces reserved for orange badge holders at riverside end of Cottesloe Ave. 4 extra bays opposite Cottesloe theatre for evening performances. Car Park beneath theatre. Spaces reserved for disabled customers near lifts. Free parking voucher available from box office for orange badge holders (present ticket at information desk). Automatic doors and ramps from the Car Park to the lobby and lift.
- Air conditioned: 1
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Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel 020 7452 3000 Information Desk 020 7452 3400
- Discounts: Discounts available for all disabled people.
- Limited mobility: The back of level 1 is the most accessible area.
- Access description: Separate ramped entrance with handrails on Cottesloe Avenue, on the Eastern side of the building. Box Office straight ahead. No steps to Level 1, 22 steps up (with handrails) to level 2. The seating changes with each production - check with the box office. Wheelchair loan available - contact the theatre manager’s office.
- Hearing impaired: Infra-red system with headsets or neck loops. Collect headsets/loops from box offices. Induction loops at service counters.
- Guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are not currently allowed in the auditorium, however staff are happy to dog sit. Dogs will be looked after in the cloakroom. Groups should contact the theatre manager’s office on 020 7452 3281.
- Wheelchairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair users at level 1, usually in row P. Transfer seating is available to aisle seats.
- Toilets: Women’s and men’s at level 2.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted WC to the right of the main entrance.
- Bars: 1 licensed bars. Access information: Foyer bar with moveable seats.
Access Performance InfoEXPAND
This production has accessible performances on the following dates:
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- 26 Jun 2012
- Captioned Performance:
By Stagetext on Tue 26 Jun at 19:30 tickets £15 T: 020 7452 3000 E: boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.uk
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- 29 Jun 2012
- Audio Described Performance:
In-house on Fri 29 Jun at 19:30 tickets £15 T: 020 7452 3000 E: boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.uk
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- 30 Jun 2012
- Audio Described Performance:
In-house on Sat 30 Jun at 14:30 (touch tour 12:45) tickets £15 T: 020 7452 3000 E: boxoffice@nationaltheatre.org.uk
