Taking Sides
THIS ARCHIVED EVENT ENDED ON THE 29TH AUGUST 2009
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020 7437 4370
Dates:
20th May 2009 until 29th August 2009
OPENING TIMES
Dates: 20th-23rd May, 1st-6th, 15th-20th and 29th & 30th Jun, 1st-4th, 13th-18th and 27th-31st Jul, 1st, 10th-15th and 24th-29th Aug 8pm | Mats: 27th & 30th May, 10th, 13th, 24th, 27th Jun, 8th, 11th, 22nd, 25th Jul, 5th, 8th, 19th, 22nd Aug 3pm
PRICES
£21-£46 (Adults), £20 (Concs, best available) | For Taking Sides and Collaboration: £50 (Wed), £70 (Sat), £80 (Over two days)
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Ronald Harwood's 1995 hit Taking Sides - playing in rep with his latest play Collaboration at the Duchess Theatre - is a fascinating exploration of the role of art under an evil regime, taking conductor William Furtwangler as its focus. Both plays have "the thrilling tension of courtroom dramas" (The Daily Telegraph) - Furtwangler faces post-war interrogation over claims of supporting the Nazis - but they also confront the thorny issue of trying to remain outside the system, apolitical and aloof. "Taken together", said The Telegraph, "they form one exhilarating political debate". There will always be comparison with two plays so alike in subject matter running concurrently, but there have been allegations that the case in Taking Sides is weighted heavily in Furtwangler's favour by having "a philistine American major" (The Guardian) as the chief interrogator. Still, this is a proper tension-building drama and with Michael Pennington bringing "a superb wounded hauteur" (The Guardian) to the role of Furtwangler and David Horovitch giving a "powerful performance" (The Independent) as the major, it's a top pick.About Duchess Theatre
The Duchess Theatre is one of the smallest in The West End, which is not entirely a bad thing. The seating is almost on top of the stage, creating an intense engagement between audience and actors of the kind usually reserved for the fringe. More about Duchess Theatre
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The Waldorf Hilton
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Aldwych, WC2B4DD | 1 minute from Taking Sides
Positioned between the City’s Square Mile and the thriving West End, this grand, Edwardian Hilton hotel welcomes guests with a patisserie and champagne bar in the ...More
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Aldwych, WC2B4DD | 1 minute from Taking Sides
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Strand Palace Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Deluxe Double Rooms: 77% off from £95
372 Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
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372 Strand, WC2R | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
This West End Art Deco hotel right on the Strand and next to Covent Garden is in a fantastic location for accessing central London and theatreland. ...More
Kingsway Hall Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 70% off from £99
Great Queen Street, WC2B | 5 minutes from Taking Sides
Well-equipped, comfortable rooms await guests to this elegantly modern hotel in the heart of Theatreland. Set yourself up for the day with a hearty breakfast or ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 70% off from £99
Great Queen Street, WC2B | 5 minutes from Taking Sides
Well-equipped, comfortable rooms await guests to this elegantly modern hotel in the heart of Theatreland. Set yourself up for the day with a hearty breakfast or ...More
Youth Music Centre
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Taking Sides
The ensemble performs Vivaldi's Concerto Alla Rustica, Mozart's Symphony G Minor and Divertimento In F, Tchaikovsky's Waltz from The Nutcracker and Mendelssohn's String Symphony In B ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Taking Sides
The ensemble performs Vivaldi's Concerto Alla Rustica, Mozart's Symphony G Minor and Divertimento In F, Tchaikovsky's Waltz from The Nutcracker and Mendelssohn's String Symphony In B ...More
Claude: Landscape With Narcissus And Echo: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm-1.30pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 9 minutes from Taking Sides
A talk about the artist's painting....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 1pm-1.30pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 9 minutes from Taking Sides
A talk about the artist's painting....More
Valentine Celebration (Ages 2-7)
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 10.30am-11.30am
Shoe Lane Library, Little New Street, EC4A | 14 minutes from Taking Sides
Themed stories, games and crafts....More
London > Events > Kids Events Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 10.30am-11.30am
Shoe Lane Library, Little New Street, EC4A | 14 minutes from Taking Sides
Themed stories, games and crafts....More
Aldwych Theatre
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Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | At Taking Sides
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Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B4LD | At Taking Sides
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Novello Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Taking Sides
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ...More
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Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Taking Sides
Built in 1905 to form a pair with the near-identical Aldwych Theatre, the Novello Theatre (formerly known as the Strand Theatre) is one of London's more ...More
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
London's oldest theatre is also its most spectacular, with a palatial auditorium that is among the most impressive in the world. The first theatre on this ...More
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Catherine Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
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London Transport Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
Covent Garden Piazza, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
London Transport Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
39 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
London > Attractions > Museums
39 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
After a two-year, £22 million refurbishment the London Transport Museum reopened on 22 November 2007 revealing more exhibition space than before. The museum travels back through ...More
Courtauld Institute Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed at ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Courtauld Institute of Art, Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Manet's 'Bar at the Folies-Bergeres', Van Gogh's 'Self-Portrait with a Bandaged Ear' and Renoir's 'La Loge' are just a few of the celebrated artworks displayed at ...More
The Albion Emporium
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
38 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
As British as a bacon buttie, buying your groceries at The Albion Emporium is like getting first dibs on Mrs Beeton's pantry. A bastion of Britishness, ...More
Primrose Bakery
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ...More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
42 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
If cupcakes are you cup of tea then head to the Covent Garden outlet of Primrose Bakery, a family owned enterprise which makes the most scrumptious ...More
Penhaligon's
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants. For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston ...More
London > Shopping > Perfume and Cosmetics
41 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
130-year-old scent emporium with royal warrants. For a sweet-smelling, sensory overload, Penhaligon’s has to be the place to go. From the original Hammam Bouquet to the Winston ...More
Sofra
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
36 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
Turkish cuisine. ...More
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36 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
Turkish cuisine. ...More
Indigo
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Aldwych, One Aldwych Hotel, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Taking Sides
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. ...More
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
1 Aldwych, One Aldwych Hotel, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Taking Sides
Modern European cuisine. Booking advised. Separate room for parties. ...More
Christopher's
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
18 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
The best of the Americas over two floors of this grade II listed building in the heart of Covent Garden and overlooking Waterloo Bridge. Lobsters (flown ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
18 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2E | At Taking Sides
The best of the Americas over two floors of this grade II listed building in the heart of Covent Garden and overlooking Waterloo Bridge. Lobsters (flown ...More
Courtauld Institute of Art
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
King's College Medical School
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B | 11 minutes from Taking Sides
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B | 11 minutes from Taking Sides
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
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The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
Lincoln's Inn Fields
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 9 minutes from Taking Sides
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Holborn, Holborn, London WC2A | 9 minutes from Taking Sides
The largest public square in London, Lincoln's Inn Fields has a rich and varied history. In 1683 it was the site of the public beheading of ...More
Phoenix Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 10 minutes from Taking Sides
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 10 minutes from Taking Sides
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
The Marquess of Anglesey
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
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39 Bow Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 2 minutes from Taking Sides
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Lamb & Flag
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Taking Sides
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Taking Sides
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The Lobby Bar at One Aldwych
London > Nightlife > Bars
1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Taking Sides
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ...More
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1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London WC2B | At Taking Sides
Named one of the top five hotel bars in the world by the Sunday Telegraph, the Lobby Bar at the chic One Aldwych hotel is renowned ...More
Lowlander Beer Cafe
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from Taking Sides
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
36 Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B | 5 minutes from Taking Sides
The reputation of the Benelux breweries precedes them and this themed bar captures the flair of Dutch cafe culture too. The impressive row of shiny silver ...More
Detroit Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Taking Sides
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 7 minutes from Taking Sides
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
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Silver Fleet - Woods River Cruises
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House South Wing Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Enjoy a luxury cruise on the Silver Fleet. Departing from the Savoy Pier and cruising along the Thames. A classy way to see the Thames....More
Somerset House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Somerset House, Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 4 minutes from Taking Sides
Somerset House, once the site of a spectacular Tudor palace, now includes a magnificent 18th century art gallery housing celebrated collections belonging to the Courtauld Institute Gallery, ...More
Royal Society Of Arts
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Taking Sides
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London > Business > Venue Hire
8 John Adam Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Taking Sides
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