Fri 21 Jul 2017
Sat 22 Jul 2017
Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY
Out in the ‘real world’ the Prime Minister and his cabinet have been assassinated and England’s most treasured writers are being murdered one by one! Back in the cosy bubble of university life, a bachelor don anguishes over sex, marriage, anagrams, and the meaning of life. Did someone suggest academics were ‘out of touch’?Christopher Hampton's most celebrated hit play returns to the West End. Simon Callow's new production of The Philanthropist stars Matt Berry(The IT Crowd, Toast of London), Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners, Friday Night Dinner), Lily Cole (Ab Fab The Movie), Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife) and Tom Rosenthal (Friday Night Dinner). At Trafalgar Studios until 22 July 2017, book The Philanthropist tickets today! *Please note: This production features the firing of a gun and a loud gunshot.**Please note: Lily Cole will not be performing at the Matinee performance ONLY on Thursday 1 June 2017 due to a pre-arranged event. For this performance the role of Araminta will be played by Lowenna Melrose & Liz by Nadia Papachronopoulou.
Map & Directions: Trafalgar Studios 1
CAPACITY: 380
WHEELCHAIR SPACES: Yes, in the front row. Transfer seating also available.
INFRARED SYSTEM: Yes, in rows B-G. Devices are at the Box office (induction loop necklaces and headsets).
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS: Yes.
GUIDE DOGS: Yes.
NEAREST TUBE/RAIL STATION: Charing Cross and Embankment.
BUSES: 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159 and 453.
NEAREST CAR PARKS: Trafalgar Square Car Park, via Spring Gardens.
ACCESS: Trafalgar Studios 1 is accessible for wheelchair users. The main entrance to the theatre is on Whitehall. The Foyer, Foyer Bar and Box Office are on street level. You can enter the foyer step free, take the lift to the lower level then a stair lift brings you to the front of the auditorium. The wheelchair spaces are in the front row and are clear view.