Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
29 Sep - 03 Oct
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FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS…
Matthew Bourne’s award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire.
The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy 1950’s garage-diner in the American Mid-West where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome and enigmatic stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge.
Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suite (after Bizet’s Carmen), to create a dance thriller like no other.
The Car Man will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.
Visual Guide
The Car Man story is told entirely through dance and music with no speech. This visual guide contains images and information about the characters, story and the production in general. It is designed for audiences who want to familiarise themselves with the story before they get to the theatre. We hope this resource supports your experience of the show.
Important information
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Corporate – £2 off
O60s – £3 off bands A-B Thu matinee and evening
U25s – £5 off Tue-Thu matinee and evening
Groups – 20+ 10% off, 40+ 20% off, 80+ 25% off, Mon-Thu
Running time: 2 hours incl. interval
Age recommendation: 15+
Content warnings: This production contains scenes of a sexual nature – including sexual assault, brief male nudity (frontal), smoking, strobe lighting, haze and gunshots. There are also scenes of a violent nature that include blood.
Touch tour
Thu 1 Oct – 1:30 pm – available to book here
Please note: The performance on Wed 30 Sep will be followed by a post show Q&A, with BSL.
An audio described trailer is available to view here
Access performances
Audio Described: Thu 1st Oct 2:30 pm
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Reviews
★★★★★
“Buckle up for the ride of your life. Gripping, Gasp-Making, Edge of Your Seat Stuff.”
Daily Mail★★★★★
A shatteringly good piece of storytelling. Terrific.”
Observer★★★★★
” A thrilling and seriously sexy sensation.”
Daily Express
Venue
Fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced produce. Enjoy the best in food and drink at our restaurant Prelude or a quick delicious bite before the show.
Directions to the Theatre Royal. Where to park near the theatre, drop-off & disabled parking plus public transport information.
Up-to-date information on access our building, accessible performances and details on personal assistant tickets.
Why not visit our restaurant…
Make your theatre trip extra special and dine in Prelude, a fresh and contemporary space inspired by the building’s art deco heritage.
With the hassle taken out, relax and enjoy our seasonal set price menu in Prelude. Your table is reserved for the whole evening, so you can enjoy your dessert and drinks in the show interval. Plus, Theatre Royal Friends can enjoy a 10% discount!
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