Almeida For Free
By LOLITA CHAKRABARTI
Directed By BLANCHE MCINTYRE
This free performance is exclusively for those aged 25 and under as part of Almeida For Free.
“Sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself”
Miles Davis
Two men meet at a funeral.
Gil knew the deceased. Benny did not.
Before long their families are close.
Soon they’ll be singing the same tune.
Benny is a loner anchored by his wife and children. Gil longs to fulfil his potential. They form a deep bond but as cracks appear in their fragile lives, they start to realise that true courage comes in different forms.
Following a sold-out run of live streamed shows in February, Hymn returns to the Almeida for the first time in front of a live audience.
Written by award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti, best known for her internationally acclaimed play Red Velvet and her recent stage adaptation of the novel Life of Pi, this soulful new play, filled with music, asks what it takes to be a good father, brother or son.
Directed by Blanche McIntyre (The Writer), Hymn features Adrian Lester (Hustle) and Danny Sapani (Killing Eve), ‘two actors at the top of their game’ (Evening Standard).
Artwork photography by Zeinab Batchelor.
Supported by:
Unfortunately this performance is sold out. Keep checking the booking page here for online returns. We will also have some tickets available on the day. For the opportunity to get one of these free tickets join the returns queue at the theatre from half an hour before the performance.
Friday 6 August 7.30pm
Tickets are free and exclusive to those aged 25 and under, limited to 2 per person. Please bring proof of age to the performance.
Captioned & Audio Described
This performance will be Captioned and Audio Described. To book and for further information please contact the Box Office on 020 7359 4404.
The running time is approximately 90 minutes, with no interval.
CONTENT WARNING
Hymn is recommended for ages 13+. It contains strong language and themes of mental health, suicide and trauma.
Read more here about our production guidance and warnings or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk if you have specific concerns or questions.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in the production, you can get free support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year from the Samaritans. Visit samaritans.org or call 116 123 for free.
By Lolita Chakrabarti
Direction Blanche McIntyre
Set and Costume Miriam Buether
Light Prema Mehta
Sound Gregory Clarke
Musical Director D.J. Walde
Movement Director Robia Milliner
Assistant Direction Simeon Blake-Hall
Associate Designer Amy Hayden-Wason
Associate Lighting Designer
Sally Ferguson
Associate Sound Designer
Michael Woods
Cast
Adrian Lester
Danny Sapani