• Beau Jest

    09 May 2008

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    James Sherman’s light-hearted, sweet romantic comedy has been a huge hit Stateside for years, yet this is the first time it has been produced in the UK. Read more


Beau Jest

Showing at: Hackney Empire

Box Office: 020 8985 2424

Age: General

Genre: Play

Sub Genre: Comedy

When Sarah Goldman, a lovely young school teacher wants to please her parents, she invents a boyfriend that she believes will be the man of her mother's dreams. When her parents insist on meeting the man, Sarah hires Bob, an actor, to pretend to be her "beau". Although the plan works flawlessly for a time, a combination of some hilarious situations lead to their lives being irrevocably changed.

Performance Details

  • previews from: 07 May 2008
  • opening night: 08 May 2008
  • closing: 01 Jun 2008

show times: Tue-Sat 19:30 mats 11 May 17:00, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 May, 1 Jun 14:30

ticket prices: £17.50-£22.50, friends £3 off

 

cast: Lara Pulver, Adam Rayner, Sue Kelvin, Alexander Giles, Jack Chissick, Alex Hardy

director: Susie McKenna

producer: Hackney Empire

 

map: View Map

address: 291 Mare Street, London, United Kingdom, E8 1EJ

nearest tube: Bethnal Green

nearest bus: 38, 48, 55, 106, 236, 242, 253, 276, 277, N38, N55, N236, N253, W15

nearest train: London Fields, Hackney Central

parking: Morning Lane. On site by special arrangement.

air conditioned: Yes

 

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: BO: 0208 985 2424 F: 020 8510 4530 W: http://www.hackneyempire.co.uk

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: Yes

limited mobility: Ramp to entrance. Floors served by lift: Dress Circle (1st), Upper Circle (2nd), Gallery (3rd). Most areas accessible

access description: Level access to auditorium. Some access for wheelchair users. Services visually and hearing impaired people.

hearing impaired: Induction loops and infra-red

wheelchairs: 20 wheelchair spaces. Patrons in scooters have to arrange if they wish to be transferred. Auditorium 1: Stalls - No limit for the number of wheelchairs Auditorium 2: 1st Floor - 4 wheelchairs Auditorium 3: 2nd Floor - 4 wheelchairs Auditorium 4: 3rd Floor - 4 wheelchairs. The seating is numbered and can be reserved.

toilets: On all levels.

disabled toilets: Adapted toilets

bars: 3 licensed bars. On all levels - table service and assistance with carrying.

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