Final performance 29 November 2016
Running Time: 2 hours 5 mins inc 20-min interval
An all-singing, all-dancing examination of life with a cancer diagnosis. This brand new musical confronts the highs and lows of the scariest word we know.
Expect big anthems, shiny costumes, blood, tears and real cancer patients in this rip-roaring, heartbreaking celebration of ordinary life and death.
Bryony Kimmings collaborates with Complicite to look behind the poster campaigns and pink ribbons at the reality of cancer.
Contains adult themes and strong language
ICU Check Up - Drop in
An opportunity to talk, discuss, comment and debate with artist and co-writer of the production's book, Brian Lobel, at the Institute for Cancer Understanding - in the Dorfman Foyer.
Thursday 10 November, 3.30 – 5pm
We Have to Talk About Cancer
A two part session, before and after the show with artist and co- writer of the book for the show, Brian Lobel.
Friday 25 November. Two part session - 6 – 7pm and post show from approx 9.30 – 10pm
A co-production with Complicite Associates in association with HOME
Commissioned by Complicite
The Dorfman Partner
Supported by the Mirisch & Lebenheim Charitable Foundation
If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in A Pacifist's Guide to the War on Cancer and would like support, we recommend you contact the Macmillan Support Line free (some mobile networks may charge) on 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk Or visit Maggie’s Online Centre for information and to find your local Maggies Centre: maggiescentres.org
Writer/director Bryony Kimmings talks to comedian Jenny Eclair about this new musical.
Bryony Kimmings and producer Judith Dimant discuss the creation of the show.
See responses to the show on twitter
Writer/Director Bryony Kimmings and Producer Judith Dimant discuss the show on Woman's Hour
Photography (Hal Fowler) Christa Holka, Image Art Direction David Curtis-Ring, Post Production Marcelo Dalle Grave
Mon – Thu and all matinees
£40 - £15
Fri and Sat evening
£45 - £18
Captioned performances
Saturday 19 November at 2pm
Monday 21 November at 7.30pm
Monday 28 November at 7.30pm
Audio described performances
Friday 25 November at 7.30pm
Saturday 26 November at 2pm
Touch Tour
Saturday 26 November at 12.30pm
