The Sound Inside

Theatre (drama, new writing)

  • Traverse Theatre - Traverse 1
  • 13:00
  • Aug 25
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - England
  • Group: Cusack Projects Ltd, Half Moon Street Ltd, Traverse Theatre Company
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains themes of assisted suicide, cancer, strong language, haze, strobe lighting and blackouts, Strictly no latecomers
  • Accessibility:
    Captioning
    Audio Described
    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 are not allowed in the venue
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Strictly no latecomers

Description

UK premiere. Nominated for six Tony Awards including Best Play. Cast: Madeleine Potter and Eric Sirakian. Director: Matt Wilkinson. A solitary Ivy League creative writing professor is captivated by a brilliant, rebellious freshman student. Delicate, provocative, bursting with wit – so begins the story of two outsiders on the threshold of breaking of an indelible taboo. And when the darkest of favours is requested, the stage is set: The Sound Inside drives inexorably towards a climax filled with mystery, beauty and the ultimate declaration of love. 'A gripping small-scale mystery… subliminal, sublime.' (New York Times).

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General venue access

  • Captioning
    Audio Described
  • Accessible entry: Traverse 1 has a steep rake so if you have any access requirements, there is level access into the building via lift. Duty Manager will show customers into the theatre to their seat/space. If not taking the lift there are 29 steep steps from the bar Bar to Stage Level of Traverse 1.
  • Wheelchair access type: Building Lift

  • 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


Audio described performances

  • Dates: 23 August, 24 August, 25 August
  • Type: Unit with headset
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.
  • More about this show: Listen to audio flyer

Captioned performances

  • Dates: 18 August
  • Type: Open
  • Booking options: You can book independently online, or contact our access team to book your tickets and request any specific seating locations or if booking a unit is required.

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

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Across the Arts (5/5 stars) 121 days ago

A 'substantial' production.

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The Scotsman (4/5 stars) 122 days ago

Not only perfectly performed but beautifully and enthrallingly written

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The Telegraph (3/5 stars) 125 days ago

"nicely modulated, directed and performed"

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Corr Blimey (4/5 stars) 125 days ago

This is not a show to ‘enjoy’, but one to savour, sharp and intoxicating.

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North West End UK (5/5 stars) 127 days ago

The twisted and convoluted ending has the whole audience gasping, wordless and tearful, twice over!

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EdinburghGuide.com (4/5 stars) 128 days ago

A compelling production which leaves the audience to fill in the gaps.

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Broadway Baby (4/5 stars) 131 days ago

A fine production, dealing with loss, isolation and the notion that humans can surprise and evolve.

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One4review (5/5 stars) 131 days ago

Madelaine Potter and Eric Sirakian are brilliantly cast as the two protagonists and The Sound Inside is a captivating and multifaceted piece of theatre that I would highly recommend catching, before the tickets all sell out.

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The British Theatre Guide (4/5 stars) 133 days ago

Both actors give sterling, measured performances and there is a certain captivating chemistry between them. Elliot Griggs’s stark lighting helps to create the tense atmosphere, and it is impressively directed by Matt Wilkinson, leaving you with much to think about.

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Bouquets & Brickbats (5/5 stars) 135 days ago

a mesmerising piece

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The Edinburgh Reporter (5/5 stars) 135 days ago

The Sound Inside is a complicated, multi-faceted play; the more you try to understand it, the more it confounds you.

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