Why The Whales Came

Showing at: Richmond Theatre

Age: Family

Genre: Play

Sub Genre: Drama

Gracie and Daniel have been told to stay away from the mad Birdman, but it is 1914 and when Gracie brings down the Curse of Sampson on her family, only he can make her understand what the curse really is and how it can be broken.

A timeless adventure story about the power of friendship and the need for understanding, this extraordinary book comes to life in a fantastic family show.

This thrilling new production comes from the creators of the stage shows Kensuke’s Kingdom, Danny The Champion Of The World and last year’s production of Treasure Island.

Performance Details

  • opening night: 17 Feb 2009
  • closing: 21 Feb 2009

show times: Tue 19:00, Wed-Sat 14:30 & 19:00

ticket prices: £14-£17

 

author: Michael Morpurgo

producer: Birmingham Stage Company

 

map: View Map

address: The Green, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1QJ

nearest tube: Richmond

nearest bus: 27, 33, 37, 65, 71

nearest train: Richmond

parking: Old Deer Car Park

air conditioned: Yes

 

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: Tel: 0870 060 6651

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

limited mobility: All Stalls seats have step free access.

access description: There are three entrances which can be used. If you use the Box Office entrance you can enter straight from street level with no stairs. The Box Office is on your right. Three steps down to Stalls level, auditorium is straight in front of you, Stalls bar down ramp on your right, toilets down 10 steps to your left. If you use the main entrance there are five steps leading up to two sets of double doors. Boc Office on your right down four steps. If you use the accessible entrance there is a ramp from street level with a door bell on your right hand side to alert a member of staff. The ramp continues through a set of double doors with an adapted toilet on your left. Another set of double doors leads to the rear of the Stalls.Theatre opens one hour before performance, with the auditorium open 30min before curtain up.

hearing impaired: Induction loop and infra-red system with 24 headsets. Please book headsets prior to performance.

guide dogs policy: Guide dogs allowed into auditorium, alternatively staff are happy to dog-sit.

wheelchairs: 4 wheelchair spaces in row S at the rear of the Stalls. Alternatively, when there is a entral sound position in place, rows Q and R on the left of the rear Stalls will be used.

toilets: Toilets on every level.

disabled toilets: One adapted toilet at the rear of the stalls level.

bars: 3 licensed bars

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