Plays

Giant Tickets

Name: Giant
Brand: Headout
SKU: 27722
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)

Duration

2 hr

Watch Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow and Olivier Award winner Elliot Levey in Mark Rosenblatt’s critically acclaimed debut play, Giant, a riveting journey into the life of renowned author Roald Dahl.

Great for

Fans of drama | Literary enthusiasts | History buffs Theater name: The Harold Pinter Theatre

Giant is a riveting play starring Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow and Olivier Award winner Elliot Levey. It's an unforgettable journey through an afternoon in the life of beloved children's author, Roald Dahl. Nominated for multiple Olivier awards, this critically acclaimed play brings to life a controversial moment in Dahl's career, expertly written by debut playwright Mark Rosenblatt. So why wait? Book your Giant play tickets in London and delve into this gripping narrative.

Giant unravels a controversial episode in the life of renowned author Roald Dahl. Set on an afternoon in 1983, the play deals with the uproar caused by an antisemitic article penned by Dahl. As his new book, The Witches, is about to be released, Dahl is faced with a significant decision - to apologize or risk his reputation forever.

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18 reviews
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What our guests say
April
Aug 2025
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Giant was one of the best shows I have seen in a very long time. From the writing to the staging to the acting everything was executed so perfectly. I attended the last show and I found myself wishing I could see it again!
Judith
Jul 2025
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All of the performances were outstanding! Jonathon Lithfow was inspired! Best play we've seen in years
Matilde
Jun 2025
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The stunning performance!! And the actual theme...
S
May 2025
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It was the whole experience......... the beautiful acting......my perfect seat....etc.
Alan
May 2025
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The acting was superb The writing was sharp

Show details

Genre: Plays

Audience: Suitable for 14+ yrs

Theater name: Harold Pinter Theatre

Theater facilities: restrooms, bar, cloakroom, gift shop

Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, wheelchair spaces available, step-free access, accessible restrooms, hearing assistance, sign language interpreters, guide dogs allowed, companion seating, audio description

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, Elliot Levey, Rachael Stirling as Felicity Crosland, Richard Hope as Wally Saunders

Director: Nicholas Hytner

Playwright: Mark Rosenblatt

Theatre designer: Bob Crowley

Lighting designer: Anna Watson

Sound designer: Alexandra Faye Braithwaite

Additional info