Thérèse Raquin

Showing at: Riverside Studios

Box Office: 020 8237 1111

Age: General

Genre: Play

Sub Genre: Drama

The inspiration for Thérèse Raquin came from a story about a married woman who had an affair with her husband’s best friend and then plotted to murder her husband with the help of her lover. Once the murder had taken place, the lovers were free to marry but their love soon turned to hate as they blamed each other for their crime until they eventually killed
themselves leaving a signed confession behind.

Zola was fascinated by this story, which he came across when working as a journalist in 1866, and he used it as the basis to write what was to become his best-selling novel Thérèse Raquin. Seemingly a love story at the start, the dramatic brilliance of the play lies in its slow descent into the murky depths of murder, guilt and revenge.

Performance Details

  • previews from: 19 Aug 2008
  • opening night: 21 Aug 2008
  • closing: 07 Sep 2008

show times: Tue-Sat 19:30, Sun 18:00

ticket prices: £10-£15

 

cast: Jed Aukin, Matt Cooper, Beverley Eve, Odette Garvey, Valia Phyllis, Neil Sheffield, Alexander Zwart

author: Émile Zola

translated by: Pauline McLynn

director: Elizabeth Bowe

producer: Montmiral Productions

 

map: View Map

address: Crisp Road,London,United Kingdom,W6 9RL

nearest tube: Hammersmith

nearest bus: 9, 9a, 27, 33, 72, 91, 211 220 283 and 295.

parking: Hammersmith Broadway

air conditioned: 0

 

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: BO: 020 8237 1111 F: 020 8237 1001 E: reception@riversidestudios.co.uk, or foh@riversidestudios.co.uk

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: Yes: Please notify the type of concession with Box Office Prior to visit.

limited mobility: Most areas are accessible for mobility impaired people. There is almost level access (a short very slight ramp). Entering into reception area, box office and gallery space - all level access.

access description: Level access. All facilities are accessible

hearing impaired: Induction loops.

guide dogs policy: Guide dogs may be taken into the auditoria. Please ask for information when booking tickets. Max: 2 per studio and 2 in the cinema.

wheelchairs: Wheelchair spaces by arrangement. 10 per Studio 1,2 & 3.

toilets: In main corridor.

disabled toilets: Adapted Unisex

bars: 1 licensed bar/café. Café/Bar behind reception area. The Espresso Bar in the reception.

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