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Clarkston Tickets

Name: Clarkston
Start: 2025-11-11T19:30:00
End: 2025-11-11T21:30:00
Location: Trafalgar Theatre

Duration

2 hr

Emmy‑nominated Heartstopper star Joe Locke leads Clarkston, a UK West End debut by Whale’s writer—award‑winning, deeply poignant, strictly limited season only.

5.0/5

(7)

Lawrence

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I saw "Clarkston" at London's Trafalgar Theatre. It is a quietly powerful queer drama that works through loneliness and connection in a small-town American setting. Parts of the play resonated deeply and the character of Chris was deeply moving.

Sathana

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

The three actors were absolutely incredible, conveying their characters' emotions meaningfully. I feel very privileged to have seen their performance. Having watched Heartstopped, I was very excited to see Joe Locke perform.

Erin

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

great show and was super intimate! went in without any expectations and was blown away by the performance. the guest / usher staff was very supportive.

A new West End premiere from acclaimed playwright Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale)—Clarkston is a modern‑frontier American play that connects with families, history buffs & drama lovers.

Emmy‑nominated Joe Locke (Heartstopper, Agatha All Along) leads with co‑stars Ruaridh Mollica and Sophie Melville; directed by Jack Serio (Drama Desk & Obie winner).

With pared‑down staging and raw emotion, Clarkston threads identity, belonging and hope through two men in rural America. Its honesty and heart anchor the story.

Under Costco fluorescents and minimalist set, Clarkston makes every breath and silence count. Clarkston london tickets are vanishing fast.

Jake sets out from New England on a road‑trip west across dusty small towns and highways, seeking a fresh start. One late night at the local Costco he meets Chris, a quiet soul stacking shelves, and the two spark a bond built on shared hopes, unspoken pain and the boundary between belonging and loss. As seasons shift, their friendship becomes a quiet act of bravery, rooted in identity and acceptance. What will happen when the trail runs cold and dreams meet reality…? If you’re wondering where to grab clarkston london tickets, head to Trafalgar Theatre’s official site before seats vanish.

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Show details

Categories: Plays, Critics' Choice shows, Drama shows, Stars on Stage shows

Audience: Suitable for 12+ yrs

Theater name: Trafalgar Theatre

Find the best seats in the house with the Trafalgar Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: Bar, accessible toilets, security check, cloakroom

Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, hearing assistance, accessible restrooms, Accessible restrooms, service animals allowed

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Joe Locke as Jake; Ruaridh Mollica as Chris; Sophie Melville as Trisha

Director: Jack Serio

Producers: Craig Balsam, Patrick Catullo, Daniel Neale

Playwright: Samuel D. Hunter

Set designer: Milla Clarke

Costume designer: Milla Clarke

Lighting designer: Stacey Derosier

Sound designer: George Dennis

Casting Director: Stuart Burt

Dramaturg: John Baker

Additional info

This show is suitable for ages 12 and above.

Content warning: Includes references to suicide and discussion of mental health struggles, including grief and self-harm, drug addiction, terminal illness and mplied sexual content. Audience discretion is advised.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.