Why go and see it?
The critically acclaimed show returns in a brand-new production.. Telling the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War.
Sebastian Faulks's epic story of love and loss returns to the stage marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel.
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Richmond Theatre, The Green, Richmond, TW9 1QJ
2 hours 55 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 15+ This production contains nudity and simulated sexual content, strong language, sexual references, themes of war, death and violence and references to abuse.
There is nothing more than to love and be loved. How far would you go for love?
Starring award-winning actor Max Bowden, best known for the role of Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, James Esler (Litvinenko) and Charlie Russell (The Goes Wrong Show, And Then There Were None (BBC)).
In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down. As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.
A mesmerising story of love and courage. Once seen never forgotten.
In support of the Royal British Legion
Original Theatre and JAS Theatricals in association with Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen, Tiny Giant Entertainment, Birdsong Productions and Wiltshire Creative
Please note, this show has two intervals.
Content warnings: This show contains Haze, Smoke, Loud Noises, Violence, Suicide, War, Mentions of Domestic Abuse, Use of Weapons, Mutilation of Animals (None harmed in the making of the show), Smoking, Consumption of Alcohol, Bad Language, Sexually explicit scenes, depictions of both oral and penetrative sex: Topless Female Nudity, Full Male Nudity.
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A staggering achievement- Daily Mail
Uniformly excellent- The Times
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 55 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 15+ This production contains nudity and simulated sexual content, strong language, sexual references, themes of war, death and violence and references to abuse.
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