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Tue 15 Aug - Sat 23 Sep 2023
A Mirror transfers to the Trafalgar Theatre in January 2024. A Mirror: West End >
★★★★★
“An ingenious drama”
Financial Times
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The Guardian, The Observer, Time Out, Independent, The Mail on Sunday, Metro, The Stage, WhatsOnStage
I do solemnly declare, of my own accord and without coercion, according to the constitution of this country, and the oath I have sworn to its people and its leadership, that I know not of any lawful impediment why I Joel may not be joined in marriage to Leyla.
With great pleasure Leyla and Joel invite you to celebrate their marriage. Dress code is smart casual. Doors at 7.30pm, followed by the exchange of vows. And at the signal, the entertainment will begin.
(This performance is being staged without a licence from the Ministry. We recognise the risk that each and every one of you is taking by attending, and we salute your courage.)
Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting), Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education) and Micheal Ward (Top Boy) feature in the world premiere of Sam Holcroft’s (Rules for Living) elusive and explosive new play. Interrogating censorship, authorship and free speech, A Mirror is directed by Jeremy Herrin (Best of Enemies).
Running TimeApprox. 2 hours, no interval
Evenings7.30pm
Matinees2pm
Access Performances
Book our access performances by calling Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk
Audio DescribedSat 16 Sep 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
CaptionedTue 5 Sep 7.30pm
Relaxed EnvironmentWed 13 Sep 2pm & 7.30pm
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A Mirror: West End
A Mirror: West End
Following its critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Almeida, Sam Holcroft‘s “powerful, absorbing” (The Stage) production directed by Jeremy Herrin transfers to the Trafalgar Theatre from Mon 22 Jan 2024.
A Mirror: West End
Production Photos
Photos by Marc Brenner
Reviews
Cast & Creatives
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Cast
Sara Houghton
Sara Houghton
Jonny Lee Miller
Jonny Lee Miller
Aaron Neil
Aaron Neil
Tanya Reynolds
Tanya Reynolds
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Geoffrey Streatfeild
Miriam Wakeling
Miriam Wakeling
Micheal Ward
Micheal Ward
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Creatives
Sam Holcroft
Sam Holcroft
Writer
Jeremy Herrin
Jeremy Herrin
Director
Max Jones
Max Jones
Set and Costume Designer
Azusa Ono
Azusa Ono
Lighting Designer
Nick Powell
Nick Powell
Composer and Sound Designer
Jonathan Holby
Jonathan Holby
Fight Director
Jessica Ronane CDG
Jessica Ronane CDG
Casting Director
Clare Foster
Clare Foster
Intimacy Director
Alice White
Alice White
Voice Coach
Cáit Canavan
Cáit Canavan
Costume Supervisor
Molly Stacey
Molly Stacey
Assistant Director
Ruth Hall
Ruth Hall
Associate Designer
Anna Niamh Gorman
Assistant Designer
Alistair Turner
Assistant Designer
Abby Galvin
Casting Associate
Poppy Apter
Casting Assistant
Mary Clapp
Casting Assistant
Access For All
Access Performances
Audio DescribedSat 16 Sep 2pm (Touch Tour 12pm)
CaptionedTue 5 Sep 7.30pm
Relaxed EnvironmentWed 13 Sep 2pm & 7.30pm
For full information about how to book for our access performances please visit our Access For All page.
Access For All
Supporters
A Mirror is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award 2023.
Concessions
All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid for Deaf and disabled bookings.More info
Access
Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or emailboxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
25s & Under
£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Tue 15 – Mon 21 Aug. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. Tickets go on sale at 5pm on Tue 25 Jul.More info
30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed
If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Fri or Sat evenings.
Talks & Events
Talkback
After Mon 11 Sep performance
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.
Almeida For Free
Thu 14 Sep 7.30pm
A free performance for those aged 25 and under.Sign upto our emails for Tickets & Events for 16-25s to benotified when tickets are available.
Why We Need To Read Dangerously
“When it comes to freedom, writers and readers are joined at the hip, for the freedom of one guarantees that of the other.”
In response to themes in A Mirror, Azar Nafisi writes about the collective responsibility we have to protect freedom of expression.
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Artwork photography by Sebastian Nevols. Concept by Émilie Chen.