Inspired by the life story of renowned actor and activist George Takei, the UK premiere of the uplifting Broadway Musical, Allegiance, follows the story of the Kimura family and their struggles in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
In a world ravaged by the effects of war, Allegiance reveals the courage and loyalty of family in a time of great injustice as 120,000 Japanese Americans are forced into internment camps, testing the power and resilience of the human spirit.
Sam Kimura (Telly Leung) believes enlisting is the way to demonstrate his patriotism and win the freedom of his people. His sister Kei (Aynrand Ferrer) sides against him and joins the resistance movement in the camp. Soon the political conflict is mirrored within the Kimura family, leading brother and sister down starkly different paths as they decide where their allegiance lies.
Created by Lorenzo Thione and Jay Kuo with a book by Marc Acito, George Takei's Allegiance held its world premiere at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre in 2012, setting box-office records. After a triumphant run on Broadway and a subsequent film seen around the world, Allegiance transfers to London for its European premiere in a newly conceived production directed and choreographed by Tara Overfield Wilkinson, playing at Charing Cross Theatre from 7 January - 8 April 2023.
Important Information
Age Guidance: 10+
Show contains depictions of war and racism, and may contain rapid flashing lights and loud noises.
Telly Leung will not be performing on and including 30 March – 2 April.
Tuesday 14th March - Captioned Performance
Age Restrictions
10+
Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 8th April 2023.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
2.30pm
Tue
2.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
7.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
-
Bus routes: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
Night buses: (Strand) 6, 23, 139, 176, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Bakerloo, Northern
Nearest tube: Charing Cross
Directions
from Charing Cross :
(1 min) The theatre is under Charing Cross station; it can be accessed at Cravens Passage just off Villiers Street
Car park: Trafalgar (10mins)
In congestion zone?: No
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
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George Takei's Allegiance
Charing Cross Theatre, London
Running time: Approx 2 hours 20 minutes, including interval
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