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ROYAL COURT THEATRE
DOWNSTAIRS


 

GONE TOO FAR! (play)
Previews from 23rd July, opens 28th July 2008. Ends 9th August 2008.

Bijan Sheilbani directs Bola Agbaje's exploration of individualism, identity, colour and culture. Are you proud of your skin colour and origins? Two men set out to buy milk on two different continents - and uncover the uneasy feelings of a nation...

First seen in the Theatre Upstairs as part of the The Young Writers Festival 2007, this now comes to the main house as part of the "Upstairs Downstairs" season.


 
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Performance Schedule:
The monkey advises checking performance times on your tickets and that performances are happening as scheduled, before travelling.

Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm (28th July 2008 at 7pm)
Extra Saturday performances at 3.30pm

Runs 1 hour 30 minutes approximately.

 

Ticket Prices:

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Monday Evenings
All tickets: £10 MAXIMUM 4 TICKETS PER BOOKING.
 

All other performances:
Stalls
Rows A to M: £15
Rows AA and BB: £10

Dress Circle
All seats: £15 except
Dress Circle restricted view slips: £10

Upper Circle: £10


Concessions at all performances except Monday Evenings
Senior Citizens, Students and the Unemployed can buy best seats in advance for £10.

500 tickets at £5 are available for those aged 25 or under - contact the theatre for details on 020 7565 5000. May be limited to 2 per booking.

Standing room is also available for 10p one hour before the show, including Monday Evenings.

 

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Buying Tickets Online:

Other Box Office Information

Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems. Offers may be available click here.
Theatre Box Office:
www.royalcourttheatre.com provide their own service for this theatre.
This system allows you to select your actual seat from all those available. Site not available between 02.30 hrs and 05.00 hrs UK time.
 

Booking fees per ticket for online bookings:
A 35p bank fee is levied per transaction, not per booking using this method. Cheaper than by telephone.

Other Online Choices (with S.T.A.R. genuine ticket agencies):

Independent S.T.A.R. ticket agencies may also offer an alternative choice of seats.
 

Box Office Information:
Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems. Offers may be available click here.
Theatre Box Office:
Telephone: 020 7565 5000
Operated by the Royal Court Theatre itself. At busy times / outside working hours - 10am to 6pm, See Tickets may answer on behalf of the venue.
Discounts cannot be booked by the agency, nor can they give disabled access advice. Call if possible weekdays 11 am to 4 pm for the best chance of speaking to the box office itself.

Booking fees per ticket for telephone bookings:
50p booking fee is charged to post out tickets by the Royal Court Box Office, online is cheaper.

For personal callers or by post: Sloane Square, London. SW1W 8AS
No booking fee for personal callers.
 

Special Access Needs Customers:
Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats on 020 7565 5000 and enquire about concessionary prices that may be available to them. The wheelchair users line connects directly to the theatre box office in London during working hours. If for some reason See Tickets answer, ask to be connected to the theatre / arrange to be called back. See Notes.

 

 
 
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Theatre Seat Opinions:
Please remember that cheaper seats often do not offer the same view / location quality as top price ones, and that ticket prices are designed to reflect this difference.


Royal Court Theatre
Photographer and Copyright holder: Stephen Cummiskey.
Used by permission. This photograph is owned by the above named person, and MUST NOT be reproduced on any website without his express authority.

 

Seating Plan Diagram

Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Notes
STALLS 
The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row E. The top of the stage is not visible from row K back.

Normally, A new pricing policy puts the front three rows (five when AA and BB are in use), and the last two rows at a lower price. The rest are all top price. The front row - A, B, AA or BB is confirmed during previews, and the monkey posts details when available.

For "Gone Too Far!" (July 2008) the front row is AA. All seats are just £15 except the front two rows at £10. The monkey feeling is "sit anywhere" at these prices - central seats first, of course.

The two first and last seats in every row are outside the proscenium with the edges of the stage not visible. At top price, avoid.

Wheelchair spaces behind row J seats 11 and 12 offer a perfect view. Two more spaces at the ends of K. Take J first, then K but both are fine. See notes.

Further back the rake is good enough to provide clear views (accepting the top of the stage is not visible), and the theatre is intimate enough to feel close to the stage. A meaner ape than theatremonkey would quibble with the prices for these seats in the rear of the theatre.

Legroom is adequate in all seats. Arm-rests can be raised to provide wider seating too - though two tickets must be bought if doing so.

 

 

DRESS CIRCLE
The Upper Circle overhangs the Dress Circle at row C, but does not affect the view.

Like the Stalls, seats are fairly priced for view. The circle curves sharply, giving the ends of each row an angled view of the stage. A metal bar runs across the front of the circle, and is double height in front of seats A 3, 4, 19 and 20. Price reflects this fairly, but in the case of row A ends, the front stalls are preferable for view. With the current pricing, these ends of row A are a last choice as better seats are available for the same money.

For "Gone Too Far!" (July 2008) all seats are just £15 except the slips at £10. The monkey feeling is "sit anywhere" at these prices - central seats first, of course and not row A for the taller.

Wheelchair space at row D2. Make your choice according to personal preference. Theatremonkey likes the stalls better, but the view is probably equal. See notes.

A row of seats runs from the front of the circle down either side of the theatre to form slips. Seats here offer a sideways view of the stage. The restricted view is fairly priced. 

Behind them are eight restricted view standing positions. At just ten pence each these are a total bargain.

Legroom is poor in all seats, worst in row A. Arm-rests can be raised to provide wider seating too - though two tickets must be bought if doing so.

 

 

UPPER CIRCLE
This is high above the stage.

The view from all seats is clear, except for the first and last four in each row which are sadly no longer priced to allow for this. Row A can also suffer a restricted view depending on staging, but again the price no longer reflects this. Row A can be a bargain (to those willing to risk their circulation) when sold at restricted view prices - otherwise avoid. Restricted views are due either to the front of the stage being extended forward or, more commonly, to the double height bars which run across the front of the circle and poor legroom.

For "Gone Too Far!" (July 2008) all seats are just £10. The monkey feeling is "sit anywhere" at these prices - central seats first, of course and not row A for the taller.

Choose row B first, then C. It is worth looking for rear stalls or the seats in the front row of the stalls instead if legroom is required. The monkey would honestly advise finding the extra £5 if possible to sit in the stalls, especially if taller.

Legroom is poor in all seats, worst in row A. Arm-rests can be raised to provide wider seating too - though two tickets must be bought if doing so.

 

 

Notes
Total 395 seats.

Air-conditioned auditorium.

Occasional signed and audio described performances. Scripts available free to deaf patrons attending sign-interpreted performances. Texture mapped stairs and floor number announcer in lift. Guide dogs welcome in auditorium or dog sat. Hearing loop at box office and in auditorium, also infra red headsets in auditorium. Many wheelchair space in auditorium in central row J and ends of row K of stalls. Access via lifts and easy slopes. Adapted unisex toilets at Stalls and Circle level. Fuller details www.royalcourttheatre.com or call the box office. Very good try, people!

Café in basement, Ice cream and confectionery in auditorium.

Two bars, Stalls and Dress Circle.

6 Toilets. Stalls 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 2 cubicles; Dress Circle 1 ladies 1 cubicle; Upper Circle 1 gents 1 cubicle; Upper Circle staircase 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 2 cubicles.


 

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Getting to this Theatre
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Nearest Underground Station:
Sloane Square - Circle Line (yellow) and District Line (green).

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The theatre is next to the station.

 

Buses:
11, 19, 22, 219, C1 to Sloane Square.

 

Car Park:
South Eaton Place. On leaving the car park turn right and cross Eaton Square. Change to the other side of the road.

At the street corner, turn left into Cliveden Place. Walk straight on crossing Eaton Terrace and Bourne Street, enter Sloane Square (a busy road junction). The theatre is to your left.

 

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