Almeida For Free: A Moon for the Misbegotten
Free events exclusively for 25s & under
Event details
Thu 10 Jul & Thu 24 Jul 2025
On Thursday 10 and Thursday 24 July, we will be holding free events and a free performance of A Moon for the Misbegotten exclusively for those aged 25 and under. Scroll down for more information on each event.
Tickets for all events go on sale on Thu 3 Jul at 5pm.
All events as part of Almeida For Free are free and exclusive to audiences aged 25 and under.
If you have any access requirements or needs we should be aware of, please let us know by emailing participate@almeida.co.uk or calling 020 7288 4917.
A moon for the misbegotten For free Performance
This free performance is exclusively for those aged 25 and under
Thu 10 Jul 7pm
Read more about our production guidance and warnings>
There is no present or future – only the past, happening over and over again – now.
On a barren farm in Connecticut, Josie Hogan dreams of more. Abandoned by her brothers and trapped with her volatile father, the desire for change feels urgent.
Haunted by the death of his mother, James Tyrone Jr drinks to cover the pain. Trapped in a spiral of guilt and shame he longs for connection.
When the two are brought together, a single night reveals a devastating truth and both will be altered forever.
Almeida Associate Director and multi–Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall (A Streetcar Named Desire; Cabaret) directs Academy Award-nominated Michael Shannon (George & Tammy; Boardwalk Empire) and Golden Globe-winner Ruth Wilson (The Affair; Luther) in this “scorching play about the eternal American theme of reality and illusion” (The Guardian) from Eugene O’Neill, one of the great 20th century playwrights.
Presented in association with Smith & Brant Theatricals.
Please note tickets are limited to two per booker for Almeida For Free: A Moon for the Misbegotten. Any booked over this number will be returned. This policy is in effect to discourage and prevent unfair ticket buying practices. Proof of age must be brought to the performance for each ticketholder.
We have a limited amount of extra tickets available for youth groups who would like to attend. Please contact participate@almeida.co.uk if you would like to request tickets for your group.
Access
This performance will be captioned. To book with a clear view of the captions, a wheelchair space, or a reserved seat, deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can contact the Box Office for support before tickets go on sale on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.
You can find the full production information about A Moon for the Misbegotten here>
directing workshop with lizzie manwaring
Thu 10 Jul 2pm (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Join Lizzie Manwaring, Associate Director on A Moon for the Misbegotten, for a hands-on directing workshop. This workshop will give an insight into understanding a director’s process; you will explore staging ideas and dive into scene work, while learning how to build and develop your own concept and design language. You will also have the opportunity to learn more from Lizzie about her journey so far as a director.
This workshop is suitable for anyone with an interest in directing and text work– no experience is necessary.
q&a with RebEcca frecknall
Thu 10 Jul 4pm (approx. 1 hour)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to two per booker.
Join Rebecca Frecknall for a 1-hour Q&A about her process on A Moon for the Misbegotten in the Almeida Theatre Auditorium.
Almeida Associate Director and multi–Olivier Award winner Rebecca Frecknall (A Streetcar Named Desire; Cabaret) is “one of our most radical directors” (The Telegraph). Find out more about her work and directorial process on Eugene O’Neill‘s 20th century American classic in this relaxed session.
This Q&A is suitable for anyone with an interest in directing or working creatively in theatre.
nyx: composition and improvisation
Thu 24 Jul 10.30am (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to one per person.
Join A Moon for the Misbegotten composer Sian O’Gorman of NYX for a high-energy, hands-on workshop exploring how music, sound, and design collide.
Using just your voice, body, and imagination, you’ll dive into improvisation, build immersive soundscapes, and respond to the world of the set, props, and lights around you. You’ll experiment with visual and gestural scores, devise mini collaborative compositions, and explore how music tech can expand your ideas. Whether you’re a musician, performer, or just curious about how sound shapes storytelling, this workshop is all about play, creativity, and working together — plus a chance to ask Sian anything in a relaxed Q&A.
This workshop is suitable for anyone with an interest in music and sound – no experience is necessary.
If places are full, please email participate@almeida.co.uk with the subject: ‘Q&A Rebecca Frecknall’, ‘Lizzie Manwaring Workshop’ or ‘NYX Workshop’ to be put on the waiting list.
The Almeida is committed to supporting participants with Access Requirements. You can contact our box office before tickets go on sale to make an enquiry about the workshops. Please call 020 7359 4404 or contact access@almeida.co.uk.
If there is anything you would like to let us know that will support you during the workshops, you can do so by emailing us at participate@almeida.co.uk.
