The Shark is Broken

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Theatre Royal Brighton

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Mon 7 Apr - Sat 12 Apr 2025

Tickets available from £15.00

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1 hour 35 minutes

with no interval

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DIVE INTO THE DRAMA BEHIND THE SCENES OF HOLLYWOOD’S FIRST BLOCKBUSTER

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Theatre Royal Brighton

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Mon 7 Apr - Sat 12 Apr 2025

New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD

1 hour 35 minutes with no interval

Mon - Sat at 19:30

Thu and Sat at 14:30

Age guidance: 14+ This production features strong language and references to alcohol and drugs.

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Or call 020 7206 1174

FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed…again. The lead actors - theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider - are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic…if it doesn’t sink them all.

Step aboard the Orca and into THE SHARK IS BROKEN, a “profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws” (The Daily Telegraph, ★★★★). This Olivier Award-nominated new play is “hilariously brilliant and pure genius” raves the Sunday Express (★★★★★) and stars Ian Shaw (War Horse, Common) as his father, Robert Shaw.

A smash hit in the West End and on Broadway, THE SHARK IS BROKEN celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster.

Short tempers. Short circuits. 95 minutes, no intermission.

Photo features previous West End cast.

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What the critics say

Ian Shaw gives one of the most exhilarating theatrical performances of the year

- Evening Standard

Sensational fun

- Sunday Express

Witty wonderful word play

- Sunday Express

Theatre Royal Brighton

New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD

Brighton Rail Station

The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times

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Theatre Royal Brighton has entertained audiences for over 217 years. This Grade II* listed building is one of the oldest theatres in the country and continues to delight audiences with pre and post West End shows.

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Theatre Royal Brighton

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Mon 7 Apr - Sat 12 Apr 2025

New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD

1 hour 35 minutes with no interval

Mon - Sat at 19:30

Thu and Sat at 14:30

Age guidance: 14+ This production features strong language and references to alcohol and drugs.

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online