Following a successful season at Lyric Hammersmith, Accidental Death of an Anarchist will make the transfer into the West End this summer with previews beginning at Theatre Royal Haymarket from June 12th, ahead of an official opening night on June 26th, and performances running to September 9th.
Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s play has been adapted by Tom Basden incorporating a contemporary London setting. After an anarchist tragically falls to his death in a police station, investigators must decide if the victim jumped or was pushed. However, when a maniac recreates the events, police officers must suddenly confront their idiocy and coverups.
Daniel Rigby takes the role of the Maniac, alongside Tony Gardner who will play Superintendent Curry with the remainder of the West End cast due to be announced at a later date.
The cast at the Lyric Hammersmith featured Howard Ward as Inspector Burton, Shane David-Joseph as Constable Joseph, Jordan Metcalfe as Detective Daisy, and Ruby Thomas as Fi Phelan.
Daniel Raggett will direct the production, with the wider creative team featuring set and costume design by Anna Reid, sound design and composition by Annie May Fletcher, and lighting design by Jai Morjaria.
The accidental Death of an Anarchist will be at Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Booking & Theatre Information For Accidental Death Of An Anarchist
The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a medium size West End theatre that has four levels of seating and a capacity of 893 seats. The venue boasts one of London's most impressive Victorian auditoriums however, views of the stage can be varied because of the curve in the seating meaning that some seats offer side-angled views. Due to the slight restrictions that exist in some sections it is recommended to study the seating plan in detail prior to purchase however all seats with restrictions are clearly labelled.
Premium seats in the theatre are situated in the centre seats of rows E-J and also in the front rows of the Royal Circle which is a good vantage point and have great views of the stage from an elevated position. The front of the Royal Circle has clear view seating even at the end of rows however central seating offers the best overall experience.
The Theatre Royal Haymarket also has two boxes in the Stalls. Located adjacent to the stage on each side of the auditorium, these boxes contain two seats each and must both be booked as a pair but offer patrons a totally private experience making them ideal for a 'date night!'
Bargain hunters searching for cheap tickets to Accidental Death Of An Anarchist can find value in the ends of the rows of the Stalls and Royal Circle even with the slight curve in the balcony, and the restricted view seats in the Upper Circle can also provide good value for money as the restrictions are minimal and should not hinder your overall enjoyment! Seats in the Gallery however are very high up on the fourth level and feel distant to the action happening down below. This is reflected in the price but these seats may not be suitable for patrons suffering from vertigo or uncomfortable with heights.