The homecoming trafalgar studios jamie lloyd directs the pinter classic with a cast including keith allen and gemma chan. With a cast of deeply flawed characters, theres hardly a redeeming feature to be had amongst the lot of them, and you ultimately feel like a voyeur at a road traffic accident. Plays about british prostitution methuen publishing books. Gary kemp stars in the homecoming at trafalgar studio 1 photo. It was converted into a television and radio studio in the 1990s, before later returning to theatrical use. Gemma chan and gary kemp star in harold pinters play the homecoming, directed by jamie lloyd. The homecoming cheap theatre tickets trafalgar studios. Book a london theatre break for the homecoming at trafalgar studio one and enjoy huge discounts. Trafalgar studios, formerly the whitehall theatre until 2004, is a west end theatre in whitehall, near trafalgar square, in the city of westminster, london. Book now at 45 restaurants near the trafalgar studios on opentable.
Located on whitehall, it offers audience members the chance to catch a west end premiere right in the heart of central london. We are in no way associated with or authorized by the trafalgar. Originally called the whitehall theatre, until 2003 when the theatre was reconfigured into two studios and renamed the trafalgar studios. Known as the whitehall theatre until 2004, trafalgar studios is composed of two separate auditoriums and is based near trafalgar square. You can also check out the iuktdb trafalgar studios west end archive with 343 shows listed up to saturday, 7th march 2020. The financial times and its journalism are subject to a selfregulation regime under the ft editorial code of practice. Check the theatre facilities, location, travel information and get directions to the theatre. Teddy to his north london family home after he has been away six years.
The homecoming the play by harold pinter in london up to. The jamie lloyd company returns to londons west end with harold pinters masterpiece, the homecoming, in the 50th anniversary year of the multi awardwinning modern classic. Book for these two performances and join the conversation after the show. Opening in 2004, trafalgar studio one is one of the newest venues in the west end. The venue reopened as a theatre in 2004 as trafalgar studios, part of the atg group. If you are driving to the theatre after 6pm then you will not be charged. Trafalgar studio 1 london a new venue thats changing the shape of the west end. Review of the homecoming by harold pinter at trafalgar studios. Jamie lloyd productions will present the 50 th anniversary production of harold pinters the homecoming at trafalgar studios 1 in london from november. Teddy gary kemp and his wife, ruth gemma chan, come home to teddys family house in north london. Formerly the whitehall theatre until 2004, is a west end theatre in whitehall, near trafalgar square, in the city of westminster, london. These include cultural celebrations, commercial events, rallies, demonstrations, filming and photographic shoots. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Trafalgar studios london map, address and directions. Both theatres are comparatively small, with studio 1 hosting 380 patrons and studio 2 just 100, making it an intimate location in which to stage productions. Its a tantalizing play that shouldnt be missed, book your tickets in advance. Celebrated as one of the leading interpreters of pinters work, jamie lloyd has assembled an impressive ensemble cast in what promises to be a dynamic production. The dangerous and tantalisingly ambiguous world of the homecoming is a crackling hot bed of visceral tension. In the run up to the london 2012 games, we achieved the. Trafalgar studio two 14 whitehall, london, sw1a 2dy booking to 11th june 2016. The term trafalgar studios 1 andor the homecoming as well as all associated graphics, logos, andor other trademarks, tradenames or s are the property of the trafalgar studios 1 andor the homecoming and are used herein for factual descriptive purposes only. The homecoming, pinters finest play coming to trafalagar studios from 14 november 2015. The homecoming tickets, trafalgar studios, london theatre. The times trafalgar studios opened on 26th may 2004 and, with two auditoria under a single roof, was the first theatre of its kind in the heart of london s west end.
The laurels go to john simm, a superbly toxic lenny. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Trafalgar studio 1 cheap theatre tickets for london. Trafalgar 1 has 380 seats and is designed by tim foster and john muir. Theatre tickets and show information for the stage play the homecoming in london. This enigmatic play is regarded as one of pinters masterpieces and exposes the. It may be 50 years since the homecoming first saw the stage, but harold pinters vicious. Its good to know that, half a century after it first put harold pinter at the forefront of british drama, this 1965 play can still leave audiences so provoked, puzzled and. This area stretches back from the stage from row aa back to q, with a maximum of 31 seats going across the auditorium, though the layout of this area means that the number of. All the information you need on trafalgar studio one. The homecoming tickets tickets for the homecoming at trafalgar studios one, london. The threestory, 15unit block was built in 1878 by john brass they were the first such studios in london, but further blocks were built nearby, attempting to emulate their success.
The homecoming trafalgar studios 1, london tickets. Trafalgar studio 1 opened with the royal shakespeare companys othello, starring. Buy the homecoming tickets at trafalgar studios directly from the box office. About the show critically acclaimed young director jamie lloyd directs a starstudded cast in this unmissable production of harold pinters the homecoming at trafalgar studios.
We recommend booking trafalgar studios tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Trafalgar studio one, 14whitehall, london, sw1a 2dy london theatre things to do in london. The homecoming trafalgar studio one london official theatre. The homecoming is a twoact play written in 1964 by harold pinter and first published in 1965. Jack dochertys talk show and live from london for bbc radio 4. Marc brenner first published 24 november 2015, last updated 6 june 2018. Trafalgar studios is londons most exciting new venue. The mirror and the light the wolf hall trilogy, book 3.
When this production opened here at the trafalgar studios in november 2015. Max and the other men put down one another, expressing their feelings of resentment. The plays of harold pinter are famous for their unsettling pauses, but jamie lloyds fiftieth anniversary revival of the homecoming is as notable for its sound and fury as its silences. The nearest participating car park is the 24hr q park in trafalgar square sw1a 2ts. Trafalgar square hosts lots of different events and activities every year. Trafalgar studio one seating plan trafalgar studios 1 is the larger of the two venues found at trafalgar studios, with just under 400 seats on a single level. It is a unique development with two intimate, flexible and dynamic performance spaces studio 1 and studio 2.
The homecoming, trafalgar studio one london theatre tickets the homecoming cheap tickets and show information. With the launch of the arts councils free ticket initiative a night less ordinary we can now offer the trafalgar experience absolutely free to theatregoers under the age. Trafalgar studios box office buy tickets online atg. Offering audiences a refreshing change from the norm and a chance to see work that wouldnt otherwise have found a place in the west end, the theatre is developing a. Trafalgar studios is the west ends most distinctive venue, with two unique performance spaces under one roof. Trafalgar studios london 2020 all you need to know. Trafalgar studios is london s most exciting new venue. Here, in london, she can dominate and lloyds final image pushes pinter to its max. Apologia, trafalgar studio 1, london talky financial.
Teddy is the odd one out, and in the inevitable territorial struggle gets ejected from the nest. This is one of the reasons why the homecoming retains its hold over our imaginations. The homecoming trafalgar studios 2015 theres something deeply unsettling about pinters 1965 play that is both claustrophobic and brutal. Trafalgar studios opened on 26th may 2004 and, with two auditoria under a single roof, was the first theatre of its kind in the heart of londons west end. Both trafalgar studio 1 and trafalgar studio 2 are equipped with a radio hearing enhancement system. Trafalgar studios has also developed a groundbreaking international exchange programme with both sydney theatre company and new york based labyrinth theater company. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
Do you need to book in advance to visit trafalgar studios. The theatre opened on 29th september 1930 with the way to treat a woman by walter hackett. Built in 1930 with interiors in the art deco style, the theatre regularly staged comedies and revues. From 1997 1999, the building was converted into a televisionradio studio. The men arent merely curled up at her feet, they look. Trafalgar studios one seating plan london box office.
James london, curio collection by hilton hotel offers cosy rooms with breathtaking views. The homecoming, trafalgar studio one london theatre. Trafalgar studio 1 a new venue thats changing the shape of the west end. Customers with specific requirements are advised to discuss this with us prior to booking to avoid any confusion. See what shows are now booking, whether currently showing or scheduled for future runs. We place cookies on your device to help make this website better. This building was built in 2001 and has been remodelled in 2005 maintaining its fascinating royal exterior. Celebrated as one of the leading interpreters of pinters work, director. Neil norman in the daily express hailed it as being one of harold pinters. Also known as trafalgar studios at the whitehall theater in honour of its former incarnation, the building consists of two intimate theaters designed by architects tim foster and john muir. This is the play where a former model called ruth accompanies her husband teddy to. Get discount tickets, special offers on dinner and hotel packages with londonnets guide to theatre in. The homecoming at trafalgar studios official london theatre. One of the most exciting and unique spaces in london, trafalgar studios plays host to a wide range of inspiring and diverse theatre.
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