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2 07, 2025

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

National Theatre Live

Hamlet

Hamlet by William Shakespeare
directed by Robert Hastie

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Rating: 12 (tbc)
Running time: 180mins

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

8 11, 2024

Richard III

Richard III

“Every tale condemns me for a villain.”

“Now is the winter of our discontent,” when evil stalks the corridors of power. Richard, the Duke of Gloucester, wants the throne of England and is prepared to stop at nothing to get it. As the drama unfolds, the body count increases, whilst Richard removes one obstacle after another. Graham Poulteney directs this exciting production of William Shakespeare’s brutal history of the notorious monarch. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse,” but has time already run out?

Running Time: Approx 3 hours, including two 15 minute intervals.

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event.
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event.
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental
    guidance is advised.

*School Bookings available on request.

 

21 03, 2024

Hamlet (Monday Matinee Movie)

Brentwood Community Cinema Monday Matinee

Hamlet

Ian McKellen – reprising his lead role as Hamlet, a man who descends into madness as he seeks vengeance against his uncle for the apparent murder of his father – leads a stellar cast including stage and screen legend, Steven Berkoff, and stars of the critically acclaimed, recent stage cast of ‘Hamlet’.

Cast: Ian McKellen, Jonathan Hyde, Francesca Annis, Steven Berkoff

Rating: 12A (moderate violence, language)

Running time: 118m

Each ticket includes a free tea or americano coffee at the Theatre Café Bar (upgrade to a cappuccino/latte/hot chocolate etc. for just £1.50 more on the day)

15 11, 2023

William Shakespeare’s Henry V

1:4:9 Productions present

William Shakespeare’s Henry V

The death of a monarch. Civil unrest. Foreign disputes… Sound familiar?

A controversial ruler has died. Decades of infighting have left a scarred and divided kingdom. And an inexperienced young prince inherits the throne.

When the new King Henry receives a humiliating insult from across the Channel, he launches England into full-scale war with France. Is this a masterstroke of military strategy, or the reckless pride of a petulant child?

Vastly outnumbered on the fields of France, one decisive battle will cement the name of Henry V into the history books. But will he be remembered as a national hero or historic disaster?

Our scene is set. Join us for a contemporary take on Shakespeare’s Henry V from 1.4.9 Productions.

Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)

  • There are gunshot/gunshot effects during this event
  • Stroboscopic Lighting effects (flashing/pulsating lights) will be used during this event
  • Adult content – there are aspects of this event which may be unsuitable for all ages and therefore parental guidance is advised
7 06, 2023

Romeo & Juliet

Spoiler Alert: Romeo and Juliet are dead. And they’re not the only ones. But how did this happen and why?

Dickens Theatre Company are back at Brentwood Theatre this October, doing what they do best, putting their unique stamp on another classic GCSE English literature text.

After the success of Macbeth, A Christmas Carol and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, DTC return with a fresh Shakespearian adaptation from writer/ director Ryan Philpott.

Romeo & Juliet is presented as part of DTC’s “Revision on Tour” and breathes new life and wit into Shakespeare’s classic tale of “two star-crossed lovers”.

“A masterful adaptation from DTC. The perfect introduction to Shakespeare.” Lynn Walsh, Morning Star

Recommended for PRIMARY & SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS aged 8+.

**Special schools booking rate available – please contact the Brentwood Theatre box office directly for information**

Adapted & Directed by Ryan Philpott
Music by Paul Higgs
www.dickenstheatrecompany.co.uk

27 02, 2023

Macbeth + Jekyll & Hyde coming this April

17-21 April @ 1pm & 7.30pm

The brilliant Dickens Theatre Company return with two more great adaptations of classic texts, Macbeth and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, both created as part of their new Revision On Tour series. These shows are perfect for schools and students studying these texts but equally excellent adaptations for all theatre enthusiasts.

Info & Book Tickets
29 11, 2022

Macbeth

MACBETH

Dickens Theatre Company present the Bard’s bloodiest tragedy!

This fresh new adaptation of the ‘Scottish Play’ arrives in Brentwood.

An ensemble of actors create a cauldron of characters, as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth make their perilous descent towards Hell. Set against a back-drop of wars, witchery and treasonous plotting, Shakespeare’s ambitious Macbeth remains ominously relevant in the 21st Century.
“What’s done cannot be undone!”

Dickens Theatre Company has been successfully staging classic English literature texts for the UK stage since 2015.

As part of DTC’s ‘Revision on Tour’ (alongside Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde), this Macbeth entertains and educates… to the bitter end.

Post-show Q & A available upon request.

Expected running time 70mins (no interval)

*****

“Utterly enthralling!” – Fairy Powered Productions

“If you are studying Macbeth at GCSE… it all starts with this show. A revelation for my English students.” – Darren Pacey, English Team Leader Crompton House School

Adapted by Ryan Philpott
Directed by Eric Richard
Music by Paul Higgs

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