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Set in Berlin in the autumn of 1942, Berlin Hanover Express explores the implications of a country remaining neutral in a time of war.
Inside the Irish consulate, officials and diplomats try to carry on their routine business. Outside, RAF bombing of the capital of the Third Reich intinsifies. As the security services discover the true origins of the consulate's German cook, should the staff step in to protect her or will their neutrality render them powerless in preventing the crimes unfolding around them? As the secrets of the Nazi regime are uncovered, can a country remain neutral in a time of war?
Berlin Hanover Express is the first stage play by Ian Kennedy Martin, a television writer who created the popular series The Sweeney and Juliet Bravo.
It is directed by Michael Rudman, a former Artistic Director of Hampstead theatre between 1973 and 1978. He returns to the theatre as part of its 50th anniversary season, which combines revivals of past hits and new plays to celebrate the theatre's history and move it into the future.
Performance Details
- previews from: 05 Mar 2009
- opening night: 10 Mar 2009
- closing: 04 Apr 2009
show times: Mon-Sat 19:30, mats Sat 15:00 & 25 Mar 14:30
ticket prices: £15-£25
Assisted Performances
captioned performance: By STAGETEXT on Tue 31 Mar at 19:30 T: 020 7722 9301 E: access@hampsteadtheatre.com
audio described performance: By VocalEyes on Sat 28 Mar at 15:00 (Touch Tour 14:00) T: 020 7722 9301 E: access@hampsteadtheatre.com
director: Michael Rudman
lighting designer: David Howe
designer: Paul Farnsworth
producer: Hampstead theatre in association with Greg Ripley-Duggan and Paul Knight
map: View Map
address: Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, United Kingdom, NW3 3EU
nearest tube: Swiss Cottage (outside theatre)
nearest bus: C11, 13, 31, 46, 82, 113, 187, 268 (mobility buses)
nearest train: South Hampstead (approx. 500m)
parking: Car parking near theatre is free in the evenings. Taxis 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 7722 9301 Fax: 020 7449 4201 EMAIL: access@hampsteadtheatre.com
Accessible Facilities Venue Information
discounts: Discounts available for all disabled theatregoers and their companions.
limited mobility: Seats in the centre stalls have slightly better leg room. Proviing there are no wheelchair users, seats G1, G2, G3, G4 have unlimited leg room - phone first to be certain of availability. Rows F, G and H are best.
access description: Main entrance at ground floor level, with one door assisted and appropriately signed. Hard flooring for effective wheeled traffic, and the two glass doors and walls are marked for improved visibility. Low level Box Office/reception counter (0.95m) on the right, inside foyer. Lift with low level controls, Braille and voice announcements serving all 3 levels to the right beyond the bar in the foyer. Access to Stalls on ground level via a slight ramp (25 steps front to back) and 22 steps up to the upper foyer to access the Circle (9 steps up to back). Stairlift available.
hearing impaired: Infra-red system in auditorium and induction loop at Box Office and bar.
guide dogs policy: 2 Guide dogs allowed into auditorium, alternatively staff are happy to dog sit in the foyer.
wheelchairs: 5 wheelchair spaces and 4 transfer seats are available in the Stalls.
toilets: Men's, women's on all levels, all with level access.
disabled toilets: Adapted toilets on all 3 levels.
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