The Lightning Child
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This modern take on Euripides' The Bacchae at the Globe combines cross-dressing, drug abuse, internet porn and classical myth - all told with a Shakespearian disregard for the usual conventions of time and place. The Lightning Child sees writer Che Walker and director Matthew Dunster reunited after their inventive and anarchic 2008 production, The Frontline, described invariably as "life-affirming" (Time Out) and "superbly orchestrated" (The Times). In ancient Thebes - or is it contemporary London? - worshippers gather to join the orgiastic rites honouring Dionysus. Only the disapproving, woman-hating Pentheus seeks to put a stop to the fun. Elsewhere, in this ancient/modern city, the addicts Drax and Shug and the musician Louise and her flatmate Antonia are drawn towards their own forms of retribution. Fans of Doctor Who will be interested in seeing Arthur Darvill's name on the credits: 'Rory', the annoying companion to Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor and husband of 'Amy Pond', indeed wrote the music for this intriguing play - which contains filthy language and strong content.
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £89 29% off
20 Lavington S, SE1 | 4 minutes from The Lightning Child
From comfy king sized beds and an international plug system to free movies and complimentary WiFi, the citizen London Bankside hotel promises to offer its guests ... More
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel from £67 28% off
103-109 Southwark Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Lightning Child
Located in the bustling heart of London's arts scene, with the capital's finest theatres, concert halls and cinemas just a short stroll away, this is a ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £98 34% off
2-8 Great Suffolk Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Lightning Child
The Hilton London Bankside is a purpose built hotel with a four-storey glass atrium, 292 rooms and fitness centre, complete with swimming pool, and an opulent ... More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd June 2017 - 8pm
The Lightning Child, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 | Same location as The Lightning Child
Sarod star Soumik Datta performs a double bill of classical and contemporary music with special guest Talvin Singh OBE plus a screening of Goopy Gyne Bagha ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 13th to 24th June 2017
The Lightning Child, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 | Same location as The Lightning Child
Kneehigh Theatre's Tristan & Yseult, which catapulted the company to international success more than a decade ago, is revived at Shakespeare's Globe this summer as part ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th Jun 2017 - 10am-6pm
The Lightning Child, 53 Southwark Street, SE1 | 5 minutes from The Lightning Child
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as The Lightning Child
This replica of the Shakespeare's 16th century theatre, reconstructed just 200 yards from its original site, is the brainchild of American actor and director Sam Wanamaker. ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
New Globe Walk, Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as The Lightning Child
For the first time since it opened in 1997, Shakespeare's Globe has the facilities to present plays throughout the year at The Sam Wanamaker Theatre, a ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
56 Park Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 4 minutes from The Lightning Child
The Rose Theatre was built in 1587 but was only discovered in 1989 during excavations for new office buildings. Two-thirds of the original site were discovered, ... More
Sights and Attractions near The Lightning Child
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
River Thames, City, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Lightning Child
This sleek, £18.2million 325m steel footbridge designed by Sir Norman Foster spans the River Thames between St Paul's Cathedral in the City and the Tate Modern ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Bankside Power Station, 25 Sumner Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Lightning Child
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Tate Modern, Bankside Power Station, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Lightning Child
A dramatic new development at Tate Modern, we got our first glimpse inside The Tanks in summer 2012 - revealed as part of ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
10 Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 5 minutes from The Lightning Child
Konditor & Cook specialise in the creation of amazingly tasty cakes which are also sold on to some of the finest restaurants in the city. This ... More
London > Shopping > Delicatessens
Flat Iron Square, 68 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Lightning Child
Founded by chef and baker Matthew Dryden in early 2016, Burnt Lemon Bakery is serious about sourdough breads, made exclusively with organic flours milled in the ... More
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
1 Stoney Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes from The Lightning Child
The only wine shop in the world selling nothing but English wine, The Wine Pantry in Borough Market offers customers something quite unique. It may come ... More
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London > Restaurants > International restaurants
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | Same location as The Lightning Child
Cheek by jowl with Shakespeare's Globe, Swan bar and restaurant benefits from a wonderful riverside location with stunning views ... More
London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
20-22 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Lightning Child
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London > Restaurants > Turkish restaurants
20-22 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London SE1 | 1 minute from The Lightning Child
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 17 minutes from The Lightning Child
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 > Career Services
4-6 Staple Inn, Holborn, London WC1V | 18 minutes from The Lightning Child
Situated in the heart of London, Career Energy – formed in March 2002 - offers comprehensive advice on careers, career change and job searching. They’ll analyse ... More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 19 minutes from The Lightning Child
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ... More
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Mondrian London, 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from The Lightning Child
Six private treatment rooms, including a couples' suite and a private thermal suite, make up agua Bathhouse and Spa within Mondrian London at Sea Containers. Bringing ... More
London > Leisure > Martial Arts
Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, City, London EC4Y | 9 minutes from The Lightning Child
Grandmaster Gedo Chang's Hapkido martial arts schools emphasises practical self-defence, confidence, balance and fitness. The ancient Korean martial art of Hapkido is made up of three components: ... More
London > Leisure >
Floor 52, Shangri-La Hotel at The Shard, Bankside, London SE1 | 10 minutes from The Lightning Child
High up on the 52nd floor of the highest hotel in Western Europe sits the highest pool in Western Europe. The 11 by 4 metre ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
160 Union Street, SE1 | 6 minutes from The Lightning Child
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Borough High Street, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes from The Lightning Child
Borough High Street was once crammed full of old coaching inns, providing accommodation and refreshment to weary pilgrims, merchants and travellers on their way up from ... More
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London > Nightlife >
Stew Lane, High Timber Street, City, London EC4V | 3 minutes from The Lightning Child
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Bankside, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from The Lightning Child
Located along the banks of the River Thames in the former Bankside Power Station, originally designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1947, the architect of ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
8 1/2 Dowgate Hill, City, London EC4R | 6 minutes from The Lightning Child
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event > Concerts > Classical
PRICING £20-£48, Premium Seats £62, fixed position standing £10
DATES Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd June 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Sarod star Soumik Datta performs a double bill of classical and contemporary music with special guest Talvin Singh OBE plus a screening of Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne with a reimagined live soundtrack performed by Datta, Irish folk artist Cormac Byrne and a string sextet from the City of London Sinfonia.
Tristan & YseultTristan & YseultKneehigh Theatre's Tristan & Yseult, which catapulted the company to international success more than a decade ago, is revived at Shakespeare's Globe this summer as part of a major Celtic tour for the company. A tale of forbidden desires, the original play examines the love and betrayal between Tristan, King of Cornwall, and his wife Yseult. The Cor2017-06-22T14:00:00+01002017-06-24T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Dramas
PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 13th to 24th June 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Kneehigh Theatre's Tristan & Yseult, which catapulted the company to international success more than a decade ago, is revived at Shakespeare's Globe this summer as part of a major Celtic tour for the company. A tale of forbidden desires, the original play examines the love and betrayal between Tristan, King of Cornwall, and his wife Yseult. The Cor... More about this event
Romeo And JulietRomeo And JulietCommencing Emma Rice's Summer of Love season, which will be her final season as Artistic Director, Shakespeare's Globe stages a modern twist on Shakespeare's timeless romantic tale this summer with Daniel Kramer's Romeo and Juliet. Artistic Director of English National Opera, Kramer presents a wild and energetic take on the play, bringing to life t2017-06-22T19:30:00+01002017-07-09T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Shakespearean productions
PRICING Standing £5 | Gallery (seated) £20-£45 | Under 18s £3
DATES 22nd April to 9th July 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Commencing Emma Rice's Summer of Love season, which will be her final season as Artistic Director, Shakespeare's Globe stages a modern twist on Shakespeare's timeless romantic tale this summer with Daniel Kramer's Romeo and Juliet. Artistic Director of English National Opera, Kramer presents a wild and energetic take on the play, bringing to life t... More about this event
Twelfth NightTwelfth NightWith her short-lived time as artistic director coming to an end, Emma Rice directs one of her final productions at Shakespeare's Globe this May, taking on the bard's timeless and soulful comedy, Twelfth Night. The mistaken identity comedy sees Viola, who believes her twin brother has died in a shipwreck, disguise herself as a boy and enter the serv2017-06-26T19:30:00+01002017-08-05T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Shakespearean productions
PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 18th May to 5th August 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
With her short-lived time as artistic director coming to an end, Emma Rice directs one of her final productions at Shakespeare's Globe this May, taking on the bard's timeless and soulful comedy, Twelfth Night. The mistaken identity comedy sees Viola, who believes her twin brother has died in a shipwreck, disguise herself as a boy and enter the serv... More about this event
event > Comedy > Stand-Up
PRICING £25-£35, fixed position standing £10
DATES Wednesday 28th June 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The critically acclaimed star of BBC1's Have I Got News For You and BBC Radio 4's Mark Steel's In Town, presents his latest show which is an autobiographical account of how as an adopted child he sought out his birth family.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Literary Events & Book Signings
PRICING £20-£25, fixed position standing £10
DATES Thursday 29th June 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Matthew Dunster talks to Emma Rice from Shakespeare's Globe and David Jubb from BAC.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Literary Events & Book Signings
PRICING £20-£25, fixed position standing £10
DATES Friday 30th June 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Matthew Dunster talks to Nicholas Hytner and Ellen McDougall from The Gate Theatre.
Much Ado About NothingMuch Ado About NothingMatthew Dunster, Associate Director at Shakespeare's Globe, revives Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in 2017. The fresh interpretation sees the love stories of Hero and Claudio, and Beatrice and Benedick transported to 1910 Mexico, at the outbreak of the Civil War. Here, stubborn bachelor Benedick is compelled to prove his love for Beatrice by 2017-07-14T19:30:00+01002017-10-15T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Shakespearean productions
PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 14th July to 15th October 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Matthew Dunster, Associate Director at Shakespeare's Globe, revives Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing in 2017. The fresh interpretation sees the love stories of Hero and Claudio, and Beatrice and Benedick transported to 1910 Mexico, at the outbreak of the Civil War. Here, stubborn bachelor Benedick is compelled to prove his love for Beatrice by ... More about this event
King LearKing LearBest known as artistic director of Shared Experience for 22 years, director Nancy Meckler makes her Globe debut in 2017 with Shakespeare's King Lear. The emotionally wrought drama sees King Lear take the bold decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. However, he doesn't anticipate the terrible consequences of his actions and how his2017-08-10T19:30:00+01002017-10-14T00:00:00+0100
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event > Theatre > Shakespearean productions
PRICING £20-£45, under 18s £17-£42, standing £5
DATES 10th August to 14th October 2017
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
Best known as artistic director of Shared Experience for 22 years, director Nancy Meckler makes her Globe debut in 2017 with Shakespeare's King Lear. The emotionally wrought drama sees King Lear take the bold decision to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. However, he doesn't anticipate the terrible consequences of his actions and how his... More about this event
event > Concerts > World Music
PRICING £10-£62
DATES Sunday 13th August 2017 - 8pm
VENUE Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
The multi-award-winning Indian musician, composer, writer and artist presents an intimate evening of music and memories inspired by the 70th anniversary of Indian independence.
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