Jitney

‘It don’t always turn out like you think it is. You don’t always have the kind of life that you dream about. You know what I mean?’

Jim Becker and his unlicensed drivers take the people of Pittsburgh Hill District where regular taxi cabs won’t – healing old wounds and tearing new ones as they pass the time in a condemned taxi rank between pick-ups.

Directed by Tinuke Craig (The Color Purple) and following an acclaimed run at Leeds Playhouse, August Wilson’s (Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom) groundbreaking modern classic explores the fragile bond between eight men as they live, love and work in a racially segregated, post-Vietnam America. Cast includes: Geoff Aymer, Leanne Henlon, Wil Johnson, Leemore Marrett Jr and Tony Marshall.

An Old Vic, Headlong & Leeds Playhouse co-production

Important COVID-19 information

Mask
Unless eating or drinking, all guests are required to wear a mask at all times while inside this venue.

Covid safety
This venue has additional Covid-19 safety measures in place to ensure the health and well-being of the staff, performers, and guests.

Important Information

Recommended for ages 12+

This production includes violence, gun violence and racist language.

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

British Sign Language: Mon 20 Jun, 7.30pm

Relaxed (also audio described and captioned): Sat 25 Jun, 2.30pm

Captioned: Mon 27 Jun, 7.30pm

Audio described: Fri 01 Jul, 7.30pm (Touch Tour, 5.30pm)

Age Restrictions

Recommended for ages 12+

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 9th July 2022.

Show times for each day are below.

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