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A Taste of Honey Tickets

    After a gap of 60 years, Shelagh Delaney's path-breaking and artistic "kitchen sink" play makes a triumphant return to London's West End.

    Why Watch A Taste of Honey

    A Taste of Honey, adapted from Shelagh Delaney's first Britsh classic, presents a realistic, and often uncomfortably so portrayal of life for the common folks in post-war Britain. Depicting this reality from the perspective of its two female leads, A Taste of Honey is groundbreaking for its euphoric portrayal of the female spirit - glory, strength, vulnerabilities et al. The show is directed by Bijan Sheibahi of Barber Shop Chronicles fame and Hildegard Bechtler is the set designer. Upon debuting in West End on 27th May 1958, the play set the ground for the revolutionary “kitchen sink” realism that marked a new era of British theater.

    The Story

    Set in Salford, North West England in the 1950s, A Taste of Honey is the story of a 17-year old working-class girl Jo and her mother Helen. Helen is best described as crude and sexually promiscuous and the story picks up when she leaves her daughter alone at their home to pursue a relationship with Peter, a much younger rich lover. Resilient and feisty, Jo soon begins a relationship of her own with Jimmy, a black sailor. Jimmy promises to marry Jo but heads for the sea instead, leaving her pregnant and alone. During these troubling times, Jo finds support with Geoffrey, a gay acquaintance who taken on the role of a surrogate father. What happens when Helen returns? Does Jimmy return to take responsibility for his child? Watch A Taste of Honey to find out.

    Good for

    Fans of drama

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Ratings & Reviews

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    Aida Campbell-Holder

    Aida

    4/5

    Feb, 2020

    Efficient service
    ASMA ALMOHAISEN

    Asma

    4/5

    Jan, 2020

    Its reliable
    Alain Fernandez

    Alain

    5/5

    Jan, 2020

    Fast service
    PANAGIOTA VRATSKIDOU

    Panagiota

    5/5

    Jan, 2020

    Very Good service
    Abdullah Mirza

    Abdullah

    4/5

    Jan, 2020

    Prices were good and the service was solid.

    Show Details

    Opening Date: 05 Dec, 2019
    Closing Date: 29 Feb, 2020

    Show Timings

    Monday 7:30 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 PM
    Wednesday 7:30 PM
    Thursday 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM
    Friday 7:30 PM
    Saturday 2:30 PM, 7:30 PM
    Sunday 7:30 PM

    Leading Roles
    Jodie Prenger as Helen
    Durone Stokes as Jimmy
    Gemma Dobson as Jo
    Tom Varey as Peter

    Directed By
    Bijan Sheibah

    Songs By
    Benjamin Kwasi Burrell

    Additional Info

    Duration
    2h 25min with 1 interval

    Audience
    The play is recommended for ages 13 and up

    Available Facilities
    Studio bar
    Wheelchair accessible
    Induction loop necklace
    Guide dogs permitted

    Seating
    Trafalgar Studios has a seating capacity of 380

    Dress Code
    Smart and casual wear is recommended. Carry a few layers; the theatre is air-conditioned through the year and can get a bit chilly

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