May 35th
May 35th
Summary
This award-winning play opened to SOLD OUT theatres in Hong Kong, Japan & Taiwan. The global premiere of the English translation, presented with support from Amnesty International UK, commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square protests
Event Details
Address:Southwark Playhouse Elephant
1 Dante Place
London
Post code:SE11 4RX
Website:www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Tickets:£28 Standard / £22.50 Concessions
Book tickets:southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/may-35th
Telephone:02074070234
Email: boxoffice@southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
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Description
It is past midnight on May 35th. Armed with a dated map of Tiananmen Square, a candle and some matchsticks, a cleaner’s work permit, and a family secret buried for over 30 years, an elderly couple is getting ready to commit the bravest act yet.Based on interviews and real life stories of parents who lost their children at the Tiananmen Square Massacre in 1989, May 35th is a moving story about an elderly couple’s dying wish to hold a proper ritual for their son in the same place where he was murdered by the state 35 years ago.
Transport
By Tube:Closest tube station - Elephant and Castle (take the Shopping Centre exit)
By Train:Closest train station - Elephant and Castle
Map
Accessibility
Access for wheelchair users
Adapted toilet
Assistance dogs welcome
Hearing system
Positive about disabled people
The theatre is street level access. There is a lift in the theatre that will take you down to the basement level of the theatre. There are two wheelchair spaces available in each auditorium in the front row, which are bookable online. If you cannot see a vacant wheelchair space on the seating plan for your preferred performance, please contact the box office. If you will be transferring out of your wheelchair into a theatre seat then we advise booking a seat in the front row at either standard or concession rate. Our front of house staff will take care of your wheelchair in the bar area. Assistance dogs are welcome in the theatres. We recommend booking or requesting an aisle seat, or alternatively our staff are happy to dog-sit for you.
