MY CITY to Play Almeida Theatre, 8 September - 5 November

Stephen Poliakoff directs the world premiere of My City, his first new play for 12 years, running at The Almeida Theatre from 8 September - 5 November.

The cast comprises Hannah Arterton (Waitress), Siân Brooke (Julie), Sorcha Cusack (Summers), Tom Riley (Richard), David Troughton (Minken) and Tracey Ullman (Lambert). Designs are by Lez Brotherson with lighting by Oliver Fenwick and sound and music by Ben and Max Ringham.

How would you feel if, 15 years after you last saw them, you bumped into the one person who had the biggest influence on your life? On a dusky evening, Richard Kenton finds his primary school headmistress lying on a park bench in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral. As he becomes reacquainted with her and the other teachers that helped shape him, memories of their vivid and imaginative lessons come to life and their tales of London inspire him once more.

The Almeida Theatre is grateful to its Principal Partner Aspen whose new three year commitment starts this summer, building on the existing long term relationship between the two companies. Aspen's commitment to The Almeida Theatre will ensure continued bold programming, artistic endeavour and risk taking. Aspen, established in 2002, is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance company with over 670 employees in eight countries. www.aspen.bm

The Almeida Theatre is supported by Arts Council England.

LISTINGS INFORMATION

Access Performances Almeida Access Line 020 7288 4999 or email access@almeida.co.uk

Address Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, Islington, London, N1 1TA

Cafe-Bar The Almeida Cafe-Bar is open from 11.30am -11.00pm, Monday to Saturday, serving food, drinks and snacks.

Box Office

Phone 020 7359 4404 (10am - 6pm)
On line www.almeida.co.uk
In person 10.00am - 7.30pm, Monday - Saturday
Tickets preview prices £8 - £26, concessions available
after press night price £8 - £32, concessions available
day seats will go on sale at 10.30am on day of performance, in person from Box Office
Islington First (if you live or work in Islington) £20 - My City 8-20 September

Performance schedules:

Regular performances are Monday - Saturday at 7.30pm, Saturday matinees at 2.30pm, Press Nights at 7pm

Extra matinee Wednesday matinee performances at 2.30pm for My City on 19 and 26 October, 2 November 2011

For further information, please visit: www.almeida.co.uk

10 November 2011 - 14 January 2012
UK premiere REASONS TO BE PRETTY Neil LaBute

 

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