Almeida For Free: Rhinoceros
Free events exclusively for 25s & under
Event details
Wed 2 Apr & Thu 10 Apr 2025
On Wed 2 Apr and Thu 10 Apr, we will be holding free events and a free performance of Rhinoceros exclusively for those aged 25 and under. Scroll down for more information on each event.
Tickets for all events go on sale on Thu 27 Mar 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.
Rhinoceros For free Performance
This free performance is exclusively for those aged 25 and under
Thu 10 Apr 7.30pm
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Featured in The Guardian’s best theatre to see in 2025
Who knows what is good and what is evil? You’re only concerned with yourself. That’s the truth. But you’ll never really become a rhinoceros… you haven’t got the chops!
A provincial town in France.
Jean meets his friend Berenger for a drink, but things take an unexpected turn when a rhinoceros charges through the town square. Suddenly, one by one the townspeople are transforming into the thing they first feared. An epidemic has taken hold and rhinoceritis is spreading like wildfire, until there are almost no human beings left.
Following his ★★★★★ (The Telegraph) production of The Chairs, Omar Elerian directs BAFTA nominee Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù (Gangs of London; His House) in his new version of Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist satire about resisting conformity and holding onto what’s left of our humanity as we resist the rumbling power of the herd.
Please note tickets are limited to two per booker for Almeida For Free: Rhinoceros. 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.
Talkback
After the performance there will be a post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.
You can find the full production information about Rhinoceros here>
Directing Ionesco with Omar Elerian
Wed 2 Apr 2pm (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to one per person.
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Omar Elerian is a director, writer, dramaturg, and from 2012-2019 was the resident Associate Director at the Bush Theatre. He returns to the Almeida to direct Eugène Ionesco’s Rhinoceros following his ★★★★★ (The Telegraph) production of The Chairs in 2022.
This workshop will give an insight into Omar’s process as a creative and particularly shine a light on the process of adaptation and work of Ionesco.
All experience levels are welcome at this workshop.
Clowning with Georgia Murphy
Thu 10 Apr 2pm (approx. 2 hours)
Location: Almeida Theatre Auditorium
Tickets are limited to one per person.
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Calling movers, dancers, actors, and those looking to try something new!
Georgia Murphy (Associate Director of Rhinoceros) leads this workshop which will introduce you to clowning and exercises used in Rhinoceros, inspired by Jacques Lecoq and Philippe Gaulier. These practitioners are known for their playful methods of exploring physical theatre, movement, and mime.
This workshop is open to participants of all experience levels.
If places are full, please email participate@almeida.co.uk with the subject: ‘Directing Workshop’ or ‘Clowning 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.
