“Taut, superbly performed revival of Dennis Kelly’s queasily thrilling two-hander” ★★★★ The Stage
“Absolutely terrific performances.” ★★★★ Daily Telegraph
"A gripping two-hander." ★★★★ Financial Times
“Nick Blood and Amaka Okafor are both splendid.” ★★★★ The Arts Desk
“An exceptional production.” ★★★★★ Broadway World
"Nick Blood and Amaka Okafor’s performances are amongst the best you’ll see on stage this year" ★★★★★ Theatre Weekly
“Hooks from start to finish.” ★★★★ The Upcoming
A city under attack from a nuclear blast. As the dust settles, Louise wakes to find herself in a fallout shelter with Mark, the colleague who has saved her life. They have enough water and food to last two weeks. Now they just need to find a way of surviving each other.
"A postapocalyptic two-hander with explosive performances" (The Times), Dennis Kelly's AFTER THE END gets a brand-new production directed by Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner. Starring Nick Blood (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D) and Amaka Okafor (The Son at the KILN and West End).
Age Guidance: 16+. Please click here to check the content advisory notes before completing your booking.
Stratford East’s reopening sponsor
Age Guidance: 16+ Click here for content advisory notes.
Runtime: approximately 95 minutes with no interval
Concessions: Available for under 26s
Click here for details about companion/carer tickets
School Group Rates
Newham Schools: £9
East London Schools: £10
All Other Schools: £12.50
Booking Enquiries
Performances are on sale without social distancing, in line with government regulations at the time of the performance. We will update our audiences if regulations change.
Our online booking system doesn’t allow customers to leave isolated seats. We do this in order to prevent gaps in the auditorium.
Currently seats are on sale from Row B in the stalls, and it is possible that Row A will go on sale at a later date, so please be aware that purchasing seats in Row B does not guarantee that you will be in the front row.
Please note that our boxes have a slightly restricted view. Seats marked with an ‘i’ on the seating plan have a restricted view.
If you require any help with your booking then please contact our Box Office by emailing tickets@stratfordeast.com or calling 020 8534 0310.
Our ticket prices increase as the theatre fills. We always recommend booking early to secure the best seats at the best price.
Nick Blood - Mark
Amaka Okafor - Louise
Written by Dennis Kelly
Directed by Lyndsey Turner
Designer Peter McKintosh
Lighting Designer Tim Lutkin
Sound Designer & Composer Tingying Dong
Sound Design Mentor Paul Arditti
Design Associate Alice Hallifax
Assistant Director Aaliyah McKay
Fight Director Bret Yount
Casting Director Isabella Odoffin
Casting Assistant Joanna Sturrock
More Information
POST SHOW Q&A
Wed 09 Mar
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Relaxed Environment: Sat 19 Mar, 2.30pm (what's this?)
Audio Described: Sat 26 Mar, 2.30pm
Captioned: Fri 25 Mar, 7.30pm
BSL-interpreted: Thu 24 Mar, 7.30pm
Tickets for our access performances cannot currently be booked online. If you have any access requirements, please call the Box Office on 020 8534 0310 or email tickets@stratfordeast.com to book tickets. Click here for details about companion/carer tickets.
Latecomers will not be admitted. There is no re-admittance once the show has started.
