“It’s chaotic – a bit of love, a bit of lust and there you are. We don’t ask for life, we have it thrust upon us.”
The National Theatre, producers of Macbeth and War Horse, bring Shelagh Delaney’s ground-breaking British classic A Taste of Honey to Richmond prior to the West End.
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Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ
2 hours 15 minutes
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 13+
Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, One Man, Two Guvnors) leads the cast as Helen in a bold new production that features original music compositions - influenced by blues and soul - and rearranged songs from the jazz era, performed live by the cast and an on stage three-piece band.
Directed by Bijan Sheibani (Barber Shop Chronicles), this exciting new staging is a gritty depiction of working-class life in post-war Britain and an exhilarating portrayal of the vulnerabilities and strengths of the female spirit in a deprived and restless world.
When her mother Helen runs off with a car salesman, feisty teenager Jo takes up with Jimmie, a sailor who promises to marry her, before he heads for the seas. Art student Geof moves in and assumes the role of surrogate parent until, misguidedly, he sends for Helen and their unconventional setup unravels.
Please note: This show includes strong language, smoke, haze, and smoking of non-nicotine e-cigs and e-cigars.
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Helen
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What the critics say
A Taste of Honey remains worth savouring- Daily Telegraph
Fresh and frank with stand out performances. Jodie Prenger is extraordinary.- The Stage
Funny, moving and heart-felt . . . A vibrant new take on a modern classic- Edinburgh Evening News
Richmond Theatre
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ
Richmond (District Line), Overground (SW Trains)
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. Please note we will not be open on days we do not have any performances. See the ‘What’s On’ section for performance times.
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
One of the oldest surviving theatres designed by iconic architect Frank Matcham, Richmond Theatre has sat in the heart of the local community since 1899.
The beautiful Grade II-listed venue presents a wide range of quality shows, from pre- and post-West End Drama to record-breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment.
The theatre is also a popular filming location, having been used for film and TV including Finding Neverland, Bugsy Malone, Killing Eve and Ted Lasso.
Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ
2 hours 15 minutes
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 13+
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