Last Summer's Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of the classic musical Fiddler on the Roof is set to transfer to the Barbican ahead of a UK and Ireland tour later this year. Performances at the venue will begin on 24th May and run until 19th July.
The plot of the musical is set in 1905 in the small village of Anatevka where Jewish milkman Tevye leads a quiet and traditional life with his five daughters. Pushing back against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, Tevye tries to find husbands for his daughters and keep hold of his roots and traditions, but will he be able to shield them from the growing number of outside influences?
The creative team behind the production features director Jordan Fein (Oklahoma), Tony Award-winning designer Tom Scutt (Cabaret), and choreographer Julia Cheng (Cabaret)
Producer Howard Panter commented on the transfer: “I saw this incredible production last summer and was immediately blown away. I'm delighted – with our partners – to bring this masterpiece to the Barbican and on tour for what will be one of the major cultural highlights of the year. It was completely sold out during its Regent’s Park run, so this new production will give many more people the chance to see musical theatre at its very best.”
Casting for the production is yet to be announced.
Address
Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS
Venue Facilities
Air conditioned
Nearest Tube
Barbican
Tube Lines
Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City
Directions from nearest tube
(10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.
Railway Station
Moorgate
Bus Numbers
(Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271
Night Bus Numbers
(Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271
Car Park
Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)
Within Congestion Zone
Yes
Box Office Theatre Tickets
On Sale STA
Day Tickets
On Sale STA
The Barbican Theatre is a medium size venue situated on Silk Street in the City of London and has a capacity of 1170 seats.
Seats throughout the auditorium have good legroom and offer excellent views of the action from comfortable seats with only a few minor overhang restrictions being found on all levels.
Premium seats in the theatre can be found in the centre section of the Stalls and Circle and offer a perfect view of the stage with rows F-J considered to be an excellent vantage point to view the action, but seats further forward are preferred if you want a more intimate experience.
For savvy patrons looking for last-minute bargains or on a budget, the least expensive seats can be found in the Gallery. Please be advised that these seats are quite high up though which can feel distant from the stage. Seats at the ends of rows in each section can also offer value and are generally cheaper, due to having side-angled views of the stage.