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Ghosts

Ghosts

23 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

GHOSTS by Henrik Ibsen Directed by Jerry Lyne Helene Alving has spent her life suspended in an emotional void after the death of her cruel but outwardly charming husband. She is determined to escape the ghosts of her past by telling her son, Oswald, the truth about his father. But on return from his life as a painter in France, she discovers Oswald has already suffered the devastating consequences of his fathers actions. Ibsens positively abominable new play is called Ghosts an open drain, a loathsome sore unbandaged; a dirty act done publicly; a lazar house with all its windows open candid foulness offensive cynicism Ibsens melancholy and malodorous world absolutely loathsome and fetid gross almost putrid indecorum literary carrion crapulous stuff. Victorian Critics initial response toGhostsleading to the play beingBANNED Brilliant, vital and enormously intelligent, Ghosts is one of the most memorable plays in modern literature. Although what was considered scandalous in 1881 may seem dated by todays standards, the play still has a good deal of relevance in a modern context. The play deals with even more universal and timeless themes: domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, euthanasia, incest and moral hypocrisy. This adaptation by Richard Eyre brings out the essence of Ghosts perfectly in two short acts Warning: This production contains the use of haze and some adult themes ★★★ Accessibility:This production is in the STUDIO THEATRE and is fully accessible. NVT Members please note: When booking, if your membership number has a prefix letter you do not need to include this - just the number and your surname. Please note that each member is only entitled to ONE members' price ticket for their personal use per production. Sold out? We no longer keep waiting lists for performances of sold out shows. However, it can be worth coming along for when the box office opens, giving in your name and waiting to see if there are any returns. Of course there is no guarantee you will be lucky - but it is surprising how often returns are offered when one or more members of a party are unable to attend.
Fish'n'Chips Supper

Fish'n'Chips Supper

6 Jun 2025 - 6 Jun 2025

FISH 'n' CHIPS SUPPER Back by popular demand! Come and enjoy a tasty Fish 'n' Chips Supper, take part in the Quiz and maybe win a prize in the Charity Raffle - and what's more, it will all help NVT in raising funds to keep us up-and-running for years to come! Vegetarian option available - please make sure to let us know when making your booking. Friday 6th June from 7pm to 11:30pm Tickets are just 15 ★★★ Accessibility: This event will be in the South Hall (Bar) and will be fully accessible.
Eurydice

Eurydice

20 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

EURYDICE by Sarah Ruhl Directed bySam Chittenden Eurydice is in love with Orpheus. Her dead father has advice for her wedding but his letters can't get through to the land of the living. When at last one does, she falls into the underworld, her memory wiped. How will she ever get home? ★★★ Accessibility information: This production is in the Theatre Upstairs which is only accessible by a flight of stairs. Please note that seats E10 and F13 are NOT on an aisle. NVT Members please note: When booking, if your membership number has a prefix letter you do not need to include this - just the number and your surname. Each member is only entitled to ONE members' price ticket for their personal use per production. Performance Sold out? We no longer offer a waiting list for sold out performances. SO ideally book early! OR If you live close to the theatre it can be worth coming along and waiting to see if there are any returns. Of course there is no guarantee you will be lucky - but it is surprising how often returns are offered when one or more members of a party are unable to attend.

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