Alfie

Musicals and Opera (musical theatre, new writing)

  • Paradise in Augustines - The Sanctuary
  • 14:05
  • Aug 9-10
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Hope Productions
  • Warnings and additional info: Flashing lights, Loud noises, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

Alfie is an original musical about two boys, their journey through life and experiences in the army. The show highlights the effect of PTSD and how it affects not only the soldiers but the families surrounding them as well. Book by Abigail Dearing, and music by Hedda Carlson and Charlie Pittman.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: Audience enters from George IV Bridge, with a couple of steps from the street into the building. A temporary ramp is available when required. The Sanctuary has level access from front of house. The audience enter down the side of a raked seating rig, with one row of seats on the floor and several further rows accessed via steps on a central aisle.
  • Wheelchair access type: Temporary Ramp, Level Access

  • Stairs: 2 - 5
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Michelle Brooks 30 days ago

Alfie is a well written, clever, emotional play. Be prepared to shed a tear and be educated about the overall affects of PTSD. Brilliant!!

Paula Heron 30 days ago

Wow what a powerful, well written Amazing show! Wasn’t expecting that and so glad I got to see this powerful show. Did not think post traumatic stress disorder could be covered so well with this show. High entertainment, amazing leads and supports. Go and see it, you won’t be disappointed, well done cast. May this be the start of something amazing for you all.

Kev Egan 31 days ago

Awesome show. Great storyline and superbly acted. You’ll probably cry like I did. Totally recommend

Jackie Jaffe 31 days ago

Fabulous show. Amazing singing. Very emotional - take your hankies. Recommend

Cat B 32 days ago

A very touching story. From the opening scene we were brought into Alfie's story and made to share the emotional development of each character, grappling with complex grief in the wake of tragedy. Well worth going to see.


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