10-26 May
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A Tale of Two Cities
If you’ve never read Dickens’ 1859 novel of revolution and excessive gestures of love, then this is the show for you. If you have read it, this might also be the show for you, depending on how well you remember it.
Dickens left a lot out of his novel, particularly when it comes to Lucie, the central female character. She was underwritten, all her psychological complexity left on the cutting room floor. This show picks up those offcuts and sticks them together, possibly in the wrong order, to rediscover the real story of this complex, troubled, funny 21st century woman.
From the creators of Paradise Lost (lies unopened beside me) and Juliet & Romeo, comes a re-staging of one of the bestselling novels of all time (allegedly). Part dance, part theatre, part fictionalised documentary, no-part costume drama, this is Lost Dog’s nearly unrecognisable re-imagining of a classic.
‘★★★★★ Pure pleasure. Smart, subversive and sexy’ – The Guardian, Juliet & Romeo
Important information
Age guidance: 14+
Content warning: Occasional strong language, depictions of violence, including references to violence of a sexual nature, and depictions of alcoholism
Assisted performances: BSL interpreted performance: Friday 20 May, 7.30pm. Sitting in the middle or to the right of the auditorium (opposite stage left) will give the best view of the BSL interpreter.
Duration: 90 Minutes, no interval
Tickets
Concessions: 10% off tickets priced £10 or over for D/deaf or disabled, Full-time students, Go 4Less cardholders and Jobseekers
Under 18: £7.50
Essential Companions: Any audience member requiring an essential carer/companion can get one free ticket. Relevant discounts or concessions still apply to the paid ticket.
Young NNF: £7.50 tickets for ages 18-25 with our FREE YoungNNF membership. Sign up here
Select a performance
Friday
20 May
07:30 pm
£7.50 - £17.00
Saturday
21 May
02:30 pm
£7.50 - £17.00
Saturday
21 May
07:30 pm
£7.50 - £17.00
A Tale of Two Cities is co-produced by Lost Dog, The Place, and Warwick Arts Centre with funding from Arts Council England. Commissioned by Théâtre de la Ville, Paris; supported by Worthing Theatres, The Point Eastleigh and The Leche Trust.