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  • Under The Blue Sky

    28 Jul 2008

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    The lives, loves and losses of six teachers are intertwined in three tightly constructed scenes in David Eldridge’s play at the Duke of York’s.  Read more


Under The Blue Sky

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Showing at: Duke of York's Theatre

Box Office: 0870 060 6623

Age: General

Genre: Play

Sub Genre: Play (Comedy)

Under The Blue Sky is David Eldridge's award-winning, funny and touching play - three subtly connected love stories that reveal in turn the roller-coaster ride of lust in its prime, the sacrifices of a life in public service and its unrequited passions.

In the long shadow of the 20th century, Under The Blue Sky is a delicate yet truthful depiction of all the degrees of love - from fondness and affection through the headier extremes of a drunken romp. It gives audiences an all too recognisable portrayal of the way in which uncertainties, misunderstanding and the unsaid lead to unexpected results for three couples who seem destined never to say the right thing.

For more about Under The Blue Sky read the First Night Feature.

Performance Details

  • previews from: 15 Jul 2008
  • opening night: 25 Jul 2008
  • closing: 20 Sep 2008

show times: Mon-Sat 19:45, mats Thu & Sat 15:00

ticket prices: £15-£46

cast: Francesca Annis, Lisa Dillon, Nigel Lindsay, Chris O'Dowd, Dominic Rowan, Catherine Tate

author: David Eldridge

director: Anna Mackmin

producer: Sonia Friedman Productions, Robert G Bartner and Jamie Hendry

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address: St Martin's Lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 4BG

nearest tube: Leicester Square (approx. 100m)/ Charing Cross/Embankment (approx. 200/400m)

nearest bus: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

nearest train: Charing Cross (approx. 200m)

parking: Westminter City Council car park at Trafalgar Square and Whitcomb Street. NCP at St Martin’s Lane. 3 parking meters within 50m of main entrance.

air conditioned: Yes

Assisted Performance Booking Information

Access Booking: Tel: 0871 297 5477 Fax: 020 7565 6465 Minicom: 0870 060 6641

Accessible Facilities Venue Information

discounts: Discounts depend on the current production - please check with the Box Office.

limited mobility: Royal circle is on street level, with 2 steps between rows.

access description: No steps from the street through 2 sets of swing doors into the foyer. Box Office is straight ahead. No steps to row D of Royal Circle, then 2 steps between each row. Staircases have handrails on both sides and all steps are highlighted. 20 steps down to Stalls and 23 up to Upper Circle (2 steps between rows in the Upper Circle).

hearing impaired: Dual channel infra-red system with 12 headsets. This covers the whole auditorium except the front boxes. Headsets available from cloakroom. Portable induction loop at Box Office.

guide dogs policy: Guide dogs are allowed inside the auditorium, or staff can dog-sit if preferred. Maximum of 4 guide dogs per performance. You will be seated in an aisle seat. Provisions vary depending on production and customer requirements – please check when booking.

wheelchairs: 2 spaces for wheelchair users in the third row of the Royal Circle at C23 and C1. Transfer seating at D18 and D1. Wheelchairs stored in the cloakroom in the foyer or in the Royal Circle if there is room. Maximum of 2 wheelchair transferees and 1 scooter per performance.

toilets: Women’s up 2 steps from the foyer. Men’s off Stalls bar and Men’s and Women’s off Circle bar.

disabled toilets: Adapted toilet at the back of the Royal Circle, on the right. The turning space is quite tight.

bars: 2 licensed bars. Stalls bar down 21 steps from the foyer, moveable seating. Circle bar up 23 steps moveable seating. Ice-cream and soft drinks on sale in cloak room. Beverages can be brought to disabled customers in auditorium – please ask duty manager.

Under The Blue Sky

Under The Blue Sky (photo: Johan Persson)

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