Gullen is a dump. This once prosperous town is crushed by poverty. But the one hope of salvation is extraordinary billionaire philanthropist Claire Zachanassian who lived in the town until she was 17. Will she turn up for her first visit in 40 years? If she does, will she help them? And if she will, are there to be any strings attached?
The Old Stagers – the world’s oldest dramatic society – are excited to bring you Durrenmatt’s classic piece of German-language theatre. The National Theatre presented an adaptation in 2020, but we’ve gone back to this lively earlier English version first used by Peter Brook for his celebrated New York production. The theme of the dangerous power of great wealth – and what it does to our collective morality – is a timeless one, but perhaps has a particular resonance at the current time. Plus there’s a (twisted) love story – and plenty of dark comedy!
The Old Stagers have been performing in Canterbury every summer since 1842, stopping only for two world wars and one pandemic. Join us this summer for our 172nd season!
By long-standing tradition on Friday and Saturday night the show will be followed by The Epilogue, a short light-hearted revue performed by the cast and friends.
Please call the box office – 01227 287234 to book a wheelchair and companion seat.
For blue badge holders parking will be made available.
Tickets
Concessions include children, students in full time education and people over the age of 65.
Parking
The Theatre campus has very limited onsite parking available, parking any available spaces will be allocated on a first arrival basis. We recommend you use local car parks such as St Radigund’s (5-7 minute walk), Pound Lane (10 minute walk) Canterbury West (10-12 minute walk) or public transport.
Mask Wearing & Covid-19
Mask wearing is no longer mandatory but we support an individuals choice to wear a mask throughout the building.
The theatre has a fresh air flow system which pumps fresh air from outside into the auditorium – this can mean if the outside air temperature is low the theatre can feel cool.
Refunds & Exchanges
The production company is not offering refunds unless the show is cancelled. Tickets can be changed for an alternative performance of the same show (subject to availability). We can endeavour to resell your ticket, if the show is old out. if your ticket is sold, we will refund the ticket value to the original payment method.
Dates & Times
Box Office Tel: 01227 287234
hello@malthousetheatre.co.uk
