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    Starring Alex Kingston of ER and Doctor Who fame, Admissions is a bitingly witty take on the grey area of school and college politics, and the progressive ideals that are slowly trying to make their way into them.

    Why Watch Admissions

    Written by Joshua Harmon, whose previous play Bad Jews had rave reviews, Admissions is a satire on the left and the progressive ideals that we might blindly champion without fully understanding all their repercussions. Starring Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who), Admissions has previously enjoyed a successful run at New York's Lincoln Theater, and now, this widely acclaimed play comes to the West End stage, where it sure to be just as successful.

    The Story

    Sherri-Rosen Mason is fighting to make her school's student body more diverse and inclusive. As head of the Admissions Department of a New England prep school, she has managed to transform an expectedly "monochromatic" student body into one fit for modern times, ably assisted by her husband, who happens to be the headmaster of the school. However, issues present themselves too close to home when their own son begins applying at an Ivy League school - and it turns out that he doesn't tick all the "appropriate" boxes. All their progressive ideas seem to go down the drain suddenly, and they begin questioning all the ideals they so held in high regard. Admissions explores the hypocrisy, conflicts, and contradictions that can sometimes come in the way of progressivism.

    Good for

    Fans of school stories | Fans of satire

    Critics Reviews

    For the show at Lincoln Theater:

    Those sharp edges are a constant among almost all the characters in Joshua Harmon's new play, a smart, provocative drama with a rich vein of humor that pulls the rug out from under liberal white America, letting nobody off scot-free.
    The Hollywood Reporter

    The satire is largely aimed at the kind of pieties about inclusion that are espoused by woke white liberals.
    The New York Times

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    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Show Details

    Show Timings

    Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri 7:30 PM
    Thu & Sat 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM

    Duration
    1 hour and 30 minutes with no interval.

    Leading Roles
    Alex Kingston as Sherri-Rosen Mason

    Directed by
    Daniel Aukin

    Written by
    Joshua Harmon

    Additional Information

    Audience
    TBC

    Available Facilities
    In-house bar
    Cloakroom
    Wheelchair accessible

    Seating
    Trafalgar Studios 1 has a seating capacity of 380.

    Outside Food
    Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out our guide to the 30 Best Restaurants in West End.

    Dress Code
    Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theatre is air conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

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