Now playing until 4 Oct
Running Time: 1 hour 15 mins, no interval
Somewhere in the world, a man sits alone outside a prison. Who is he, and why is he there? Is it a choice, or a punishment?
Peter Brook and his long-time collaborator Marie-Hélène Estienne return to London with a provocative study of what it means to be free.
‘The most pioneering theatre director of the twentieth century’
Independent on Peter Brook
Asking profound questions about justice, guilt and redemption, The Prisoner brings together a cast of acclaimed actors from around the world to explore some of the most compelling issues of our time.
Sponsored by
Production: C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord
Co-production: National Theatre; The Grotowski Institute; Ruhrfestspiele Recklinghausen; Yale Repertory Theatre; Theatre For A New Audience – New York
Adding Suffering to Suffering: Justice, Punishment and Repentance Wed 19 Sep, 6pm
Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne on The Prisoner Sat 22 September, 4pm
Exploring the Work of Peter Brook Mon 24 Sep, 2pm
Monday - Thursday eves, all matinees
£45 - £15
Friday & Saturday eves
£50 - £18
Ways to save
Previews 12 - 15 September
£36 - £15
Audio-described performances, for blind and visually impaired people:
Sat 29 September, 2.30pm
Captioned performances, for deaf or hard-of-hearing people:
Mon 1 October, 8pm
Peter Brook, described as 'The most pioneering theatre director of the twentieth century’ by The Independent, speaks to Edinburgh International Festival about where the story of The Prisoner came from.
