04 Jul 2008
Contemporary issues should be the lifeblood of new writing, feeding playwrights with situations and themes to explore and examine. Yet the 7/7 bombings that hit central London have been relatively untapped. Read more
It is not easy being optimistic in London, but on the day after winning the bid for the Olympics the world suddenly felt a lot brighter. And then a bomb went off...
Former EastEnder James Alexandrou, who played Martin Fowler in the BBC soap for more than a decade, makes his West End debut in this dark comedy, the first full length play from Steven Hevey.
In My Name transfers from the Old Red Lion, where it was a sell-out hit.
For more about this show read the First Night Feature.
show times: Mon-Sat 19:45 (3 Jul 19:00), Mats Thu & Sat 15:00 (except 3 Jul)
ticket prices: Mon £15, Tue-Sat £22.50
cast: James Alexandrou, Ray Panthaki, Kevin Watt, Adeel Akhtar
set designer: Georgia Lowe
producer: Yaller Skunk Theatre Company
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address: 14 Whitehall, London, United Kingdom, SW1A 2DY
nearest tube: Charing Cross
nearest bus: 3, 9, 11, 12, 24, 29, 53, 77A, 88, 153, 159
nearest train: Charing Cross
parking: Westminter City Council car park in Trafalgar Square. NCP at Bedfordbury (approx. 500m).
air conditioned: 0
Access Booking: TEL 0871 297 5477 FAX 020 7321 5407 MINICOM 020 7369 1762 EMAIL ticketcentre@newambassadors.com
discounts: Discounts available for disabled customers.
limited mobility: Leg room is generally good with extra space on the front row and on the side aisle of row E.
access description: One shallow step up from the street through double swing doors into the foyer. Box Office opposite. All staircases have handrails and steps are highlighted. 25 steps down then up 10 steps in to the auditorium (3 steps between rows). Theatre opens 1 hour before performance.
hearing impaired: Infrared system in the auditorium with 16 headsets, available from the box office with a deposit. Check with Box Office which seats in the auditorium have best reception.
guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium by prior arrangement with the theatre, alternatively staff are happy to dog-sit. You will be seated in an aisle seat.
wheelchairs: No spaces for people who need to remain in their wheelchairs. Transfer seating is available to Row A (3 spaces) and K (1 space). Access to Row A is through the Stalls Bar and Row K is up 14 steps. Wheelchair users must bring 2 people to help with the steps. The theatre can store a maximum of 3 wheelchairs per performance. Venue is not suitable for scooters.
toilets: 22 steps up from the foyer to women’s and men’s. More toilets off the Stalls Bar.
disabled toilets: No adapted WC.
In My Name
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