Dr Semmelweis

Sonia Friedman Productions and the National Theatre present the Bristol Old Vic Production

DR SEMMELWEIS

By Stephen Brown with Mark Rylance

Based on an original idea by Mark Rylance, developed at the NT Studio

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Mark Rylance stars as the real-life 19th century maverick doctor Ignaz Semmelweis, whose revolutionary discovery will save countless new mothers' lives - if he can convince the very medical establishment it incriminates. Following a “smash hit” (Mail on Sunday) run at Bristol Old Vic, this “compelling new drama” (The Telegraph) comes to the West End this summer

Important Information

14+

References to suicide, and infant and maternal mortality.  The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.

Age Restrictions

Age Guidance 14 +. This production contains references to suicide, infant and maternal mortality, as well as detailed descriptions of operations, cadavers, and disease.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 7th October 2023.

Show times for each day are below.

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