Exit the King
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Approx. 1hr & 40mins (no interval)
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Tue 02 Oct 2018

To

Sat 06 Oct 2018

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Exit the King

National Theatre (Olivier Theatre), London, SE1 9PX

  • Patrick Marber (Closer) directs his new version of Exit The King with a cast including Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, A Christmas Carol) in the title role and Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, Man and Superman) as his first Queen.
    Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. It’s the last day of King Bérenger’s life. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he’s clinging on for dear life...
    This great tragi-comedy is brought to life on the Olivier stage this summer. It's the first time Eugène Ionesco’s work has been performed at the National Theatre.
    At The National Theatre in London until 6 October 2018, book your Exit The King tickets today!
    Access Performances
    Audio-described performances:
    - Friday 7 September at 7.30pm
    - Saturday 8 September at 2pm
    Captioned performances:
    - Thursday 4 October at 7.30pm
    - Saturday 6 October at 2pm

    For more information or to make a booking please contact Group Line on 020 7206 1174 or via email at [email protected]
    • Adrian Scarborough as the Doctor in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
    • Amy Morgan as Queen Marie in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
    • Debra Gillett as Juliette and Rhys Ifans as the King in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
    • Derek Griffiths as the Guard in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
    • Debra Gillett as Juliette and Rhys Ifans as the King in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
    • Indira Varma as Queen Marguerite and Derek Griffiths as the Guard in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
    • Indira Varma as Queen Marguerite in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
    • Rhys Ifans as the King in Exit the King. Photo Credit: Simon Annand
  • National Theatre (Olivier Theatre)

    Royal National Theatre,
    South Bank,
    London,
    SE1 9PX

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  • THE INDEPENDENT

    4 stars
    'Excellent performances. Rhys Ifans owns the stage.'

    RADIO TIMES

    4 stars
    'Patrick Marber has breathed new life into a work that feels like a neglected gem, a crown jewel. Long may it reign.'

    TIME OUT


    'A top-notch cast. Rhys Ifans is a marvel. Indira Varma is superb. Debra Gillett is a cartoonish delight.'

    EVENING STANDARD


    'Bonkers. Packs an unexpected topical punch.'