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The Father in London
Starring:
Kenneth Cranham
The Father – The story
In his youth Andre was a tap dancer. Or was he an engineer? He lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or does he? Maybe his daughter Anne lives with her new lover, Pierre, in London?
The thing is, Andre really can't actually remember. He's wandering around in his pyjamas for some strange reason, and he can't seem to find his watch. He's eighty years old and things are going seriously pear-shaped. Is he losing the plot? And if not, what's going on?
This is the latest work from the living legend of a French playwright Florian Zeller. It has gathered some monster reviews so far, including critical acclaim in the form of a whopping eight five star reviews from the British national press. And it has achieved France's highest theatrical accolade, winning the coveted Moliere Award for Best Play during 2014.
How does it translate? Christopher Hampton has done a marvellous job, bringing sensitivity, wit and wisdom into play to deliver something so special it has already raised the roof at the Theatre Royal Bath, Tricycle Theatre, and Wyndham's Theatre, leaving audiences thrilled in its wake.
Kenneth Cranham, who plays Andre, is Tony and Olivier nominee. Get tickets while you can – the word on the streets is this is going to be a sell-out.
What are the newspaper critics saying? The Mail on Sunday hails it as "My play – and production - of the year. Devastating drama". The Times says The Father is “a revelation, as sharp and surprising a play as you'll see all year". So far, so brilliant. But there's more.
The Daily Mail calls the acting “masterly", The Evening Standard describes it as “Florian Zeller's stunning play". And The Independent waxes lyrical, saying it's “brilliant... makes your brain hum with the unique potential of theatre.”
Directed to perfection by James McDonald with scenic design by Miriam Buether, lighting by Guy Hoare and sound by Christopher Shutt.
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The Father Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Saturday, 26 March 2016
- Running time:
1 hour 35 minutes
- Age restrictions
Recomended: Ages 12+
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing The Father.
Please note the reviews below are from an old production of The Father.
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FascinatingI Reviewed on 30 March 2016 by Ilias
Malmö, Sweden
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Unbelievably excellentMy comment to my son immedately the show finished was wow, I need to get to the stage doors to tell these guys how simply superb they were and how accurate the play was. Having spent 5 years until his death, looking after my Father who had Dementia who lived with us. I could totally relate to the characters. Unfortunately we couldn't find the stage door, having walked in a complete square.If it's possible could you please pass on my congratulations on the superb skills of everyone who was involved in this production. It all made so much sense to me and was beautifully crafted.
T Reviewed on 27 March 2016 by Tracy
Dereham, United Kingdom
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disconcertingly realisticL Reviewed on 20 March 2016 by Linda
Cranbrook, United Kingdom
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Easy script. Little depth.J Reviewed on 13 March 2016 by Joseph
London, United Kingdom
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unsettlingA very rare, powerful, delicate and sensitive experience in theatre of being put in the mind of the main character and they disintegrate due to dementia
J Reviewed on 06 March 2016 by Jeremy
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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InsightfulB Reviewed on 05 March 2016 by Brian
Anstruther, United Kingdom
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Not happySo so dissapointing !!!! This show had 5 star ratings and we tried to get to it last September but there were no afternoon show so we were looking forward to this this weekend. The problem was the sound, or lack of it!! The actors were not 'miked' so you couldn't hear anything that was being spoken in the upper circle where we were sat. It not only me and my two friends as there were other people saying things like 'I can't hear this', 'You have to have very acute hearing to hear this' and other such comments. The actors were speaking softly so when someone turn their back on the audience to go into the kitchen or off stage it made the situation worse. As a result we didn't fully understand anything regarding the dialogue. I did ask to see the manager who was not helpful at all. All actors are trained to project their voices but this was definately not the case with this show. You just couldn't hear them. I have written to request a refund on my tickets. I saw three shows in two days in London but this was a 5 star rating show which needs attention regarding the sound. If I had been on the front few rows it may have been a different rewiew.
L Reviewed on 29 February 2016 by Lynne
Blackpool, United Kingdom
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DifficultI wish there had been more light in the theatre before the show so that I could have read the programme and understood the show more. At the end of the show I was so disappointed but when I read the programme my thoughts changed 100% - I then thought what an amazing show. That is why my above ratings are so low.
H Reviewed on 28 February 2016 by Helen
Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
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Absolutely absorbing.The difficult topic of memory loss in old age was tackled in a thoughtful and sometimes humorous way. The writing and acting were excellent. Harrowing but absolutely absorbing. Kenneth Cranham and Amanda Drew were mesmerising. We are a couple in their 50's (with elderly parents!) and took our 18 year old son. He says it is one of the best plays he has seen (he is lucky to have seen a lot!) and we agree.
R Reviewed on 28 February 2016 by Richard
Brighton, United Kingdom
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Insight into dementiaThe Father was wonderfully acted and gave such a fantastic insight into the muddle and occasional complete clarity of the mind of a dementia sufferer.It took me, as a member of the audience, a while to realise my own confusion because of the excellent and subtle scene changes. Highly recommended, but not a play for the children.
K Reviewed on 27 February 2016 by Karin
London, United Kingdom
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Alzheimer's touches us allLooking into the mind of an 80-year-old man with dementia is a bit like the children's book, Where's Wally? Funny, even charming at first then confusing and suspicious. As an audience member, you begin to doubt your perceptions. Anyone who has known a sufferer will gain insight from this sensitively told and brilliantly acted tale. Should be required viewing for all carers.
A Reviewed on 23 November 2015 by Avril
London, United Kingdom
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Not worth the effortS Reviewed on 22 November 2015 by Sophie
Droitwich, United Kingdom
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Not badM Reviewed on 22 November 2015 by Malak
Beirut, Lebanon
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excellent thought provoking artS Reviewed on 07 November 2015 by Sophie
Crawley, United Kingdom
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Disorientatingly brilliant!lLoved the show overall, with the very highest quality of acting - what one would genuinely describe as "theatre at its best". Deeply moving in it's honesty, reflective and very thought provoking. Fully agree with the critics that it's a "must see".
W Reviewed on 04 November 2015 by William
London, United Kingdom
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Very movingThe show is very clever and incredibly moving. The acting is exceptional and I left feeling very moved.
C Reviewed on 01 November 2015 by Cathy
Tring, United Kingdom
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Clever and moving play with heartbreaking performancescompletely adored this play
J Reviewed on 27 October 2015 by Jessica
London, United Kingdom
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A five-star performance about a not-that-easy topic. Unmissable!B Reviewed on 21 October 2015 by Blanca
Geneva, Switzerland
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Truly brilliantI read about this in Metro and the review made me want to buy tickets there and then. An astonishing play beautifully acted and cleverly put together. Unforgettable.
C Reviewed on 19 October 2015 by Catherine
Rochester, United Kingdom
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A wonderful production - Must seeI was in London for a week and wanted to see the father and it was quite expensive but I ended up getting some good tickets on Saturday evening . An excellent production and storyline- It was an amazing play focusing on Dementia and ageing process.It made me a bit sad but I would do it a second time as well.
M Reviewed on 19 October 2015 by M
London, United Kingdom
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A difficult subject excellently portrayedP Reviewed on 17 October 2015 by Peter
Whitehaven, United Kingdom
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One of the best I have seen
V Reviewed on 16 October 2015 by Victoria
Slough, United Kingdom
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Sensitive and topical subjectThe storyline is a tough one to do with sensitivity and the writer accomplished this with clever use of repetitive scenes engaging different actors. This gave the audience an impression of the confusion faced by The Father
D Reviewed on 08 October 2015 by David
Dumfries, United Kingdom
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Realistic insightful sensitiveBrilliant acting It was relevant as we just lost a loved one to Alzheimer's
A Reviewed on 04 October 2015 by Asgar
Northwood, United Kingdom
2016
Daddy’s Back!
by Phil Willmott | Wednesday, January 13 2016, 21:30
It’s been announced that Florian Zeller’s smart and clever little play THE FATHER about an elderly dad loosing his mind is to return to the West End for five weeks prior to a tour.
Last years run at the Wyndham’s theatre was a massive box-office hit which only goes to show that serious drama can sell tickets if it’s got a big star in the lead and can capture the public and critic's hearts.
Daddy’s Back!2015
The Father makes the leap to the West End this September
by Oliver Mitford | Monday, July 6 2015, 12:39
The critically acclaimed production of The Father that had audiences on their feet at the Theatre Royal Bath and Tricycle Theatre will transfer to the West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre in September.
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