Instructions for Correct Assembly
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Instructions for Correct Assembly

Royal Court Jerwood Downstairs, London, SW1W 8AS
  • Writer Thomas Eccleshare makes his Royal Court debut with this production of Instructions for Correct Assembly, starring Mark Bonnar and Jane Horrocks.
    “Maybe turn down the ‘opinionated’ dial?”
    Harry (Mark Bonnar) and Max (Jane Horrocks) weren’t satisfied with their first attempt at parenthood, so they’re  giving it a second go. Only this time they’ve got a 30-day money back guarantee and an easy-to-follow construction manual.They’re certain, as long as they follow it step-by-step, he’s going to be perfect.
    “This might be a little more complicated than the bed but still, I’m sure it’s the kind of thing we can crack on our own.”
    Directed by Royal Court Associate Director Hamish Pirie, whose previous work at the Royal Court includes Goats, Violence & Son, Who Cares, Teh Internet is Serious Business.
    The cast includes Michele Austin (Lights Out, Royal Court; The Seagull, Lyric), Jason Barnett (The Victorian in the Wall, Royal Court; Saint George & the Dragon, National), Mark Bonnar (A Girl in a Car with a Man, Royal Court; Shetland; Line of Duty; Catastrophe), Jane Horrocks (Road, Royal Court; The Rise & Fall of Little Voice, National; Absolutely Fabulous), Shaniqua Okwok, making her professional stage debut, and Brian Vernel (The Seagull, Lyric; Barbarians, Young Vic; Collateral; Dunkirk).
    At the Royal Court Theatre from 7 April to 19 May, book your Instructions for Correct Assembly tickets today!
    *Age Guidance: 14+

    For more information or to make a booking please contact Group Line on 020 7206 1174 or via email at [email protected]
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  • THE TELEGRAPH

    4 stars
    'Dazzlingly assured, funny and perturbing'

    THE TIMES

    4 stars
    'Deftly done, funny and, at times, almost unbearably poignant'

    EVENING STANDARD

    4 stars
    'A playful, provocative look at perfection'

    THE UPCOMING

    4 stars
    'Stunningly realised production occupies a singular and unique space'

    THE GUARDIAN


    'Sharply funny and ingeniously staged... Brian Vernel is outstanding'

    METRO


    'Super slick and beautifully acted'