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Alterations

by Michael Abbensetts
additional material by Trish Cooke

A white fabric label with the word

Booking and details

20 February — 5 April 2025
The event location is

Lyttelton Theatre

National Theatre
South Bank
London SE1 9PX

Public booking opens at midday on Wednesday 16 October

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‘Is that what you want? To be an underdog all your life?’

Walker Holt has big dreams for his tailor’s shop, and an even bigger order to complete. Over the course of 24 hours he must work tirelessly to satisfy his new client’s impossible tailoring needs.

But as the night goes on, it’s not just the trouser hems that start to fray as tensions rise and Walker’s friendships and relationships are pushed to their limits. His success comes at a cost, but what price is he willing to pay?

Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters) directs Michael Abbensetts’ (Sweet Talk, Empire Road) era-defining comedy, with additional material by Trish Cooke, in its largest ever staging.

Celebrating this award-winning writer, the reinvigorated version of his seminal work illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation.

Cast includes

Arinzé Kene photo portrait

Arinzé Kene

Walker

Cherrelle Skeete photo portrait

Cherrelle Skeete

Darlene

Artistic team

Writer

Michael Abbensetts

Additional material

Trish Cooke

Director

Lynette Linton

Lynette Linton

Set and Costume Designer

Frankie Bradshaw

Frankie Bradshaw

Lighting Designer

Oliver Fenwick

Oliver Fenwick

Movement Director

Shelley Maxwell

Composer

Duramaney Kamara

Sound Designer

George Dennis

George Dennis

Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer

Cynthia De La Rosa

Cynthia De La Rosa

Fight Director

Kate Waters

Kate Waters

Casting Director

Alastair Coomer CDG

Alastair Coomer CDG

Casting Director

Naomi Downham

Naomi Downham

Dialect Coach

Hazel Holder

Hazel Holder

Associate Set and Costume Designer

Natalie Johnson

Tickets

Monday – Saturday evenings and matinees:
£20, £34, £49, £69, £89

Previews 20 – 25 February 2025:
£20, £26, £35, £49, £64

For concessions and discounts, see Ways to save

Please note the 6.30pm start time on the following performances: Thur 27 Mar and Tue 1 Apr.

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Prices may change according to demand

Assisted performances

Captioned

BSL Interpreted

Audio described

No Chilled performance available.

Relaxed performance

The interpreter for the BSL performance will be announced closer to the performance date.

Audio-described performances are preceded by a Touch Tour, 90 minutes before the performance start time. Call the Access line on 020 7452 3961 to book Touch Tours.

The Audio describers will be announced closer to the performance date.

We have an allocation of tickets held for members of our Access scheme and if any of the assisted performances above are shown as “Sold Out”, tickets may still be available: Please log in to your account to view all available tickets, or call Box Office on 020 7452 3961

Smart caption glasses

Are planned to be available for performances of Alterations from 7.30pm, Wednesday 5 March.

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