• Steven Mackintosh

    26 Nov 2008

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In A Dark Dark House

Showing at: Almeida Theatre

Box Office: 020 7359 4404

Age: General

Genre: Play

Sub Genre: Drama

Michael Attenborough directs the European premiere of Neil LaBute's three hander, In A Dark Dark House.

LaBute's play tells the story of two brothers brought together as one undergoes court-ordered rehab.

The forced reunion brings to light barely-hidden animosities between the two and their troubled legacy, both inside and outside their dark family home.

For more about In A Dark Dark House read our Big Interview with Steven Mackintosh.

Performance Details

  • previews from: 20 Nov 2008
  • opening night: 27 Nov 2008
  • closing: 17 Jan 2009

show times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats Sat 15:00

ticket prices: £6-£29.50

duration: 1h40

Assisted Performances

audio described performance: By VocalEyes on Sat 10 Jan at 15:00 (Touch Tour 13:30) T: 020 72884999  E: access@almeida.co.uk

 

cast: Steven Mackintosh, David Morrissey

author: Neil LaBute

director: Michael Attenborough

sound: Howard Wood

lighting designer: Howard Harrison

designer: Lez Brotherston

 

map: View Map

address: Almeida Street, London, United Kingdom, N1 1TA

nearest tube: Angel/Highbury & Islington (800m)

nearest bus: 4, 19, 30, 43 (Route 43 is accessible)

nearest train: Highbury & Islington

parking: NCP at the Business Design Centre off Upper Street. Some parking available in streets adjoining Almeida Street. Drop off and pick up right outside main entrance. Patrons welcome to use a private phone to arrange pick up.

air conditioned: Yes

 

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: TEL 020 7359 4404 ACCESS INFO. 020 7288 4999 EMAIL access@almeida.co.uk  EMAIL: access@almeida.co.uk

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: available for all disabled people and their companions.

limited mobility: 23 seats in the front row offer the best leg room.

access description: Level access to foyer through automatic sliding doors or through double glass doors opening both ways. Wheelchair users can push a button to open the sliding doors. Box Office with lowered counter in the foyer. Stalls down 6 steps or a sloped walkway. Access to circle via 2 staircases of 27 steps each with handrails on each side. Good signage throughout. The floors in the foyer are concrete.

hearing impaired: Infra-red assisted hearing system in the auditorium and an Induction Loop in the Box Office

guide dogs policy: Allowed into auditorium - please book an aisle seat. Staff are also happy to dog sit.

wheelchairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair/scooter users in the stalls. 8 wheelchair and scooter transfer spaces are available to aisle seats in rows A and B – escorts not required. Theatre also provides 1 wheelchair for loan. Auditorium is carpeted.

toilets: Accessible men’s and women’s in the foyer, each with 1 cubicle that is wider and has handrails for people with mobility difficulties.

disabled toilets: Adapted toilets inside the foyer by the lift.

bars: Level access to Café Bar located just off the foyer area. The Café Bar has wooden floors, moveable seating and offers table service. Section of bar counter is wheelchair accessible (80cm high). Menu available on blackboard written in white chalk and in large print. Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium.

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