Mother Courage and Her Children

Show details

Categories: Classic, Drama, Shakespeare, Play

Audience: Suitable for all ages

Theater name: Shakespeare's Globe

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Facilities: Bar, restaurant, cloakroom, restrooms, lounge

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, accessible toilets, accessible seating, ramp access, assistive listening devices

Cast & Crew

• Leading roles: Michelle Terry as Mother Courage, Vinnie Heaven as Eilif, Rachelle Diedericks as Kattrin, Rawaed Asde as Swiss Cheese

• Supporting cast: Nadine Higgin as Yvette, Nicolas Tennant as Chef, Ferdy Roberts as Minister, Simon Scardifield as General / Sergeant, Max Runham as Narrator, with ensemble including Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge, Keaton Guimarães-Tolley, Sarita Gabony and others

• Director: Elle While

• Writer: Bertolt Brecht

• Translator / Adaptation: Anna Jordan

• Composer: James Maloney

• Designer: takis

• Casting Director: Becky Paris

• Casting Associate: Alice Walters

• Movement Directors / Choreographers: Anna Morrissey, Lucy Cullingford

• Fight & Intimacy Director: Rachel Bown-Williams

• Assistant Director: Samuel Tracy

Additional info

• All under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and cannot be seated separately.

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

• Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue.

• Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.

• Outside food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show

Frequently asked questions about Mother Courage and Her Children

Q: How much do Mother Courage and Her Children tickets cost?

A: Prices may change based on your choice of seats and show dates.

Q: Where is Mother Courage and Her Children playing in London?

A: The show is playing at Shakespeare's Globe.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: Set during the Thirty Years’ War, Mother Courage follows a canteen-wagon-driving mother as she tries to profit from conflict, only to face the personal cost of survival.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: There’s no strict age limit, but it’s generally suitable for all ages. All under-16s must be accompanied by an adult and cannot be seated separately.

Q: Are there any famous adaptations of Mother Courage and Her Children?

A: Yes, the play has inspired numerous stage and film adaptations, including productions starring Dame Judi Dench and Meryl Streep.

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