Description
As the final installment of Dame Hilary Mantel’s series of historical dramas, RSC and Playful Productions present the world premiere of the Sunday Times best-seller Mirror and the Light at the Gielgud Theatre in London. Adapted by Hilary Mantel and Ben Miles, this dazzling new drama is set to take the West End by storm!
Following the success of Mantel’s previous Oliver and Tony-Award winning stage productions Bring up the Bodies, which won a Costa Novel Award, the Mirror and the Light is set to enthrall audiences just as much. A historical drama full to the brim of brilliant, fast-paced drama about Cromwell and Henry VIII, the Mirror and the Light is not to be missed by avid book fans!
Plot
Set in England 1536 during the time of Henry IV’s reign towards the end of his life, Anne Boleyn's fate is in the hands of the executioner whilst Jane Seymour is expected to deliver King Henry an heir. In the background, Thomas Cromwell is ascending to the pinnacle of his riches and power. Yet with the threat of invasion looming and the King’s legacy on the line, Cromwell could face his downfall…
The Mirror and the Light Tickets
| Type of Ticket | Price |
| Tier 1 | £24 |
| Tier 2 | £36 |
| Tier 3 | £60 |
| Tier 4 | £90 |
| Tier 5 | £114 |
| Tier 6 | £150 |
Cheap Tickets and Discounts
If you are looking for cheaper tickets, these can be found at the back of the Grand Circle where there are slightly restricted views of the stage but you can still enjoy an immersive theatrical experience.
The Gielgud Theatre
How to get there
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The Gielgud Theatre address: 35 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 6AR
- Train: the closest train station to the Gielgud Theatre is Charing Cross Station which is only about a 15 minute walk away.
- Tube: the nearest tube station to the theatre is Piccadilly Circus which is served by the Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines. Leicester Square tube station is a 7 minute walk away and is served by the Northern and Piccadilly lines.
- Bus: bus routes 14,19 and 38 stop on Shaftesbury Avenue. Bus routes 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159 and 453 stop closer to Piccadilly Circus.
- Car: the Soho and Chinatown Q-parks are close to the Gielgud Theatre and these car parks participate in the Theatreland scheme. You can receive 50% off parking costs.
Access
Getting to the theatre
The Gielgud Theatre has an accessible entrance to the auditorium through the third side exit food on Rupert Street and there is a 12cm step up from the Dress Circle.
Inside the theatre
Wheelchair spaces are available in the Dress Circle which is suitable for wheelchair and scooter users.
Customer Assistance
There is an at-seat service available in the theatre and there are also transfers available on any aisle seat. You are also able to store wheelchairs and scooters during the performance.
The Mirror and the Light Cast 2024
Ben Miles stars as Thomas Cromwell, Nathaniel Parker as Henry VII and the rest of the cast is yet to be announced.
FAQ
What is the running time for the Mirror and the Light?
The Mirror and the Light running time has not yet been announced.
What is the Mirror and the Light about?
The Mirror and the Lights is a historical drama which is set in the period of Henry VIII and Oliver Cromwell and follows his rise to power and downfall.
Who is in the cast of the Mirror and the Light the Play?
Ben Miles stars as Thomas Cromwell, Nathaniel Parker as Henry VII and the rest of the cast has not been announced.
Where is the Mirror and the Light the play showing in London?
The Mirror and the Light is showing at the Gielgud Theatre.
When is the Mirror and the Light showing at the Gielgud Theatre?
The Mirror and the Light is showing at the Gielgud Theatre from 23rd September -28th November 2021.
Who wrote the Mirror and the Light?
The novel of the Mirror and the Light was written by Dame Hilary Mantel. Ben Miles has helped with the theatre adaptation
Who directed the play of the Mirror and the Light?
The Mirror and the Light was directed by Jeremy Herrin.
Photos of The Mirror and the Light
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Hilary Mantel on The Mirror and the Light
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