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Cleansed

By Sarah Kane, Directed by Rebecca Frecknall

Event details

Wed 22 Jul – Sat 29 Aug 2026

Recommended for ages 16+. Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

 


I love you now.
I’m with you now.
I’ll do my best, moment to moment, not to betray you. Now.
That’s it. No more. Don’t make me lie to you.

Two lovers and two siblings.

How far are they prepared to go to prove their devotion? And will their love survive when subjected to the most extreme violence?

Sarah Kane was one of the most original and controversial voices in British playwriting history. Rebecca Frecknall (A Streetcar Named Desire; Cabaret) directs Kane’s masterpiece which explores the brutality of desire and asks what happens to love when there’s nothing else worth living for?

Please note, this play includes:
Torture, murder and violence, including sexual violence
Depictions of sex and nudity
Drug abuse
Depictions of suicide
Homophobic language
Misogynistic language
Blood

On sale to:

Almeida Patrons, Gold and Friends Plus Tue 28 Apr 12pm
Almeida Friends Thu 30 Apr 12pm
General Public Tue 5 May 12pm

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Content Warnings Recommended for ages 16+. Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

 

Almeida Theatre Auditorium - Marc Brenner

Introducing the 2025-26 Season

cast & Creatives

  • Cast

    Lizzy Connolly
    Lizzy Connolly
    Parth Thakerar
    Parth Thakerar
  • Creatives

    Sarah Kane

    Writer

    Chris Fisher

    Illusions

    Roberta Zuric

    Associate Director

Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid on access performances or for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info

Access

Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.

25s & Under

£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Wed 22 – Tue 28 Jul. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. £5 tickets go on sale Mon 29 Jun at 5pm.

30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed

If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Thu, Fri, or Sat.

Schools

A limited number of discounted tickets are available for school bookings. These range from £15 (restricted view) to £35 on Mon, Tue and Wed performances only, excluding the final week. For more information or to book, please call the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.


TALKS AND EVENTS

Talkback
After performances on 6 and 25 Aug
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 13 Aug 7.30pm
A free performance and festival of events exclusively for those aged 25 and under. Sign up to our emails for Tickets & Events for 16-25s to be notified when tickets are available.


Production Supporters

Cleansed is generously supported by Dianne Roberts.

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