02 May 2008
Julia Davis and Anna Madeley are to star in Mike Bartlett’s Contractions, set to open at the Royal Court on 4 June following previews from 29 May. Read more
Age: General
Genre: Play
Sub Genre: Drama
Anthony Neilson's new play, developed with the cast during rehearsals, is a sinister mystery.
Neilson's playwriting style is unique. Inspired by the rehearsal work with his cast, the Scottish author creates his play in a very short space of time as ideas are worked and reworked. His previous pieces include The Wonderful World Of Dissocia, The Lying Kind, The Censor and Penetrator.
show times: Mon-Sat 19:45 (13 Jun 19:00), Mats (from 14 Jun) Sat 16:00
ticket prices: £15, Mon £10
cast: Frances Grey, Stuart McQuarrie, Jan Pearson, Nicola Walker
director: Anthony Neilson
sound: Nick Powell
designer: Miriam Buether
map: View Map
address: Sloane Square,London,United Kingdom,SW1W 8AS
nearest tube: Sloane Square (next to theatre)
nearest bus: 11, 19, 22, 137, 319, 360, C1
parking: Set down point outside entrance. On-street parking after 6.30pm.
air conditioned: Yes
Access Booking: Tel: 020 7565 5000/5013 Fax: 020 7565 5145
discounts: £10 tickets for companions.
access description: 3 steps up through main doors from street, or level access through entrance down right-hand side of theatre through easy-open doors. Lift to all levels of both auditoria on the right, inside the alternative entrance. Box Office facing main entrance with accessible counter (75cm high) for wheelchair users. Lift is fitted with a voice commentary. From the foyer there are 20 steps down to Stalls, 18 up to Circle (3 steps between rows), 64 to Jerwood Theatre Upstairs. Stairs have handrails with raised metal studs indicating which floor you are approaching.
hearing impaired: Induction loop in Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. Infra-red system (20 headsets) in both theatres. Collect headsets from Box Office.
guide dogs policy: 4 guide and hearing dogs are welcome. Please inform the theatre in advance to arrange an aisle seat or someone to look after your dog in the Box Office or cloakroom if preferred.
wheelchairs: Jerwood Theatre Downstairs: 3 spaces in the centre of row J and 2 at either end of row K in Stalls. Unless you are seated at J11/12 your companion can sit next to you. 1 space in Circle (row D). K11 and 12 in the stalls are available for transfer seating. Jerwood Theatre Upstairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair users – the position changes depending on the production. Please book wheelchair spaces at least 24 hours in advance. Venue is suitable for scooters, but phone beforehand.
toilets: Level access to men’s and women’s toilets on café level.
disabled toilets: Adapted toilets immediately outside the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs and immediately outside the stalls and circle of the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs.
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