"An exceptional production" ★★★★★ - The Guardian
"As merry as the day is long" ★★★★ - The Stage
"A smart and tender production" ★★★★ - The Telegraph
Written by William Shakespeare
Adapted & Directed by Robert Hastie
‘I do love nothing in the world so well as you. Is not that strange?’
Besotted young couple Claudio and Hero have fallen fast and are quickly engaged. Not everyone finds romance so straightforward – Benedick balks at the very thought of it and Beatrice agrees with him, on that if nothing else. But somewhere in this world, there’s someone for everyone, even if they’re right under your nose.
Shakespeare’s raucous comedy is directed by Robert Hastie (Coriolanus, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Sheffield Theatres).
Every performance features the use of integrated creative sign language, audio description and captioning.
Ramps On The Moon is the pioneering initiative committed to putting D/deaf and disabled artists and audiences at the centre of their work.
Presented by Sheffield Theatres and Ramps On The Moon.
Every performance features the use of integrated creative sign language, audio description, and captioning. Touch Tours are available for several performances. Find out more here.
Running time
3 hours, including a 20-minute interval
Concessions
Available for under 17s
Click here for details about companion/carer tickets
Schools Rates
Newham schools: £12 per person
All other schools: £14 per person
Group Bookings
If you buy nine standard rate tickets then you get the 10th free. Group bookings (of nine or more tickets) can only be booked over the phone or in person.
Booking Enquiries
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.
Beatrice Daneka Etchells
Verges Lee Farrell
Margaret Laura Goulden
Seacole Amy Helena
Antonia Karina Jones
Balthasar Kit Kenneth
Understudy / Swing Os Leanse
Oatcake Leo Long
Leonato Gerard McDermott
Claudio Taku Mutero
Don Joanna Fatima Niemogha
Dogberry Caroline Parker
Don Pedro Dan Parr
Ursula Shreya Patel
Ursula (Swing) Lois Pearson
Friar Richard Peralta
Benedick Guy Rhys
Conrade Ciaran Stewart
Hero Claire Wetherall
Borachio Ben Wilson
By William Shakespeare
Adaptor and Director Robert Hastie
Designer Peter Mckintosh
Lighting Designer Ian Scott
Sound Designer Sam Glossop
Composer John Biddle
British Sign Language Director Emily Howlett
Audio Description Director Chloë Clarke
Casting Director Jacob Sparrow
Assistant Director Alexandra Whiteley
Movement Director Joanna Goodwin
British Sign Language Consultant Brian Duffy
British Sign Language Interpreter (Lead) Emma Dawber
Age Guidance: 11+ (click here for content advisory notes)
Access
Every performance features the use of integrated creative sign language, audio description and captioning.
Touch Tours are available at selected performances. Find out more and book now.
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