Ripper

Theatre (thriller, true-life)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

London, 1888. A bold young woman reporter desperate to make a name for herself tracks a string of gruesome murders. When she finds herself face to face with the killer, they begin a deadly game of cat and mouse… An innovative re-telling of the horrifying true crime media sensation that made Jack the Ripper a household name. How far would you go for the story of the century? Wickedly playful and deliciously terrifying. ‘Fresh and exciting’ (TheReviewsHub.com).

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Stair-lift with folding seat from ground floor foyer (requires transfer from wheelchair to stair-lift chair at ground level, transfer from one stair-lift chair to another at first floor level, second stair lift stair-lift with folding seat from first floor to second floor, then transfer back to wheelchair at second floor). Staff can carry an unoccupied small or folding manual wheelchair up the stairs while the wheelchair user uses the seated stair lift. Electric wheelchairs, heavy wheelchairs and bulky wheelchairs cannot be carried upstairs. If not taking the stair lift the space is accessed by two half flights and one full flight of stairs.
  • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 20+
    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

Daryl & Steph 18 days ago

Well worth a watch, brilliant acting all round. 5 shows left, get yourself along !

Kevin Marchand 27 days ago

You do not need to be a "Ripperologist' to enjoy this show. The Ripper is well developed in the play and the relationship with the reporter taught enough to make this a very enjoyable show. Find time if you can
Reviewer 71 year old white male

Andrew Johnston 29 days ago

One of two plays about Jack at this year’s festival, and the musical Ripper has a lot to live up to next week!
Immersive theatre has rarely been so chilling, so disorientating, so damn entertaining.
Black humour, shocking gore effects and an original twist on the established facts make this show a must for all Ripperologists.


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The Student (3.5/5 stars) 15 days ago

Ripper is a dark and twisted story and overall, the show was well performed. The actors were able to capture a range of emotions from lust to

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Musical Manda (5/5 stars) 18 days ago

Definitely one to catch during the last few days of the Fringe.

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Broadway Baby (4/5 stars) 31 days ago

A bloody good rock musical

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Fernyhough Arts Review (4/5 stars) 31 days ago

The direction, set dressing, costuming and brief moments of stage combat are all presented with verve. Special mention should also go to Actor Michael Ross who steals the spotlight with his spirited dual performance.

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The SMU Reviews (3.5/5 stars) 32 days ago

Victoria Hadel’s direction is effective and immersive.

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SMU Reviews (3.5/5 stars) 32 days ago

Ripper questions why certain crimes linger in our collective memory, and examines the power of sensational journalism. It also provides a nuanced dissection not just of the misogyny of the period and the Ripper himself, but also of how desire and ambition can become ugly when repressed.

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