1980’s Pittsburgh, a city in decay. Against the backdrop of Reagan’s America, King, an ex-con, is trying to rebuild his life and start a family.
He’s got hopes and dreams of opening a video store and building a new life. If only he can get ten thousand dollars together, if only he can catch a break. In his dusty backyard he plots and plans with his friend Mister, but is this all a pipe dream?
Featuring Lenny Henry as smooth-talking hustler Elmore, August Wilson’s touching and angry King Hedley II is a quest for redemption for one man and a whole community.
'Mesmerising and menacing' The Upcoming ★★★★★
'Atmospheric... builds with the thunder and fury of the most savage Greek tragedy.' Time Out ★★★★
Superb cast Fall’s vigorous yet sensitive interpretation achieves a gritty kind of grandeur' Evening Standard ★★★★
'An electric surge of rage... staggering' The Stage ★★★★
'Pulses with humanity. Fall's staging is full of beautifully detailed performances.' Financial Times ★★★★
'Beautifully executed... brilliant monologues that hit you in the gut.' The Times ★★★★
'A superb revival... authentic... transfixing.' The Telegraph ★★★★
Age Restrictions
14+ (very strong language)
Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 15th June 2019.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
7.30pm
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
2.00pm
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.00pm
7.30pm
Sun
-
Bus routes: 25, 69, 86, 97, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 276, 308, 339, 425, 473, D8, N8, N86
Night buses: N8, N86
Tube lines: Central Line, Jubilee Line
Nearest tube: Stratford Station
In congestion zone?: No
Disabled toilets
Infrared hearing loop
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
King Hedley II
Theatre Royal Stratford East, London
Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes
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