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Duration

1 hr 15 mins

Age limit

12+

Why Watch Four Quartets?

  • If you loved T.S. Eliot’s poems, then this is your chance to watch his masterpiece - Four Quartets come alive in a West End Theatre.

  • Watch the world premiere of Four Quartets by Ralph Fiennes at The Harold Printer Theatre.

  • Ponder upon man's relationship with time, faith, and the universe as you watch the poems written during World War II performed on the stage.

  • Ralph Fiennes is a brilliant actor, producer, and director. Watch him bring Eliot’s poems alive by his direction and performance.

  • There are only 36 performances at the West End Theatre of this acclaimed stage adaptation!

One of the best works by T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets directed by Ralph Fiennes is about to hit your theatres soon in a world premiere adaptation. Four Quartets comprises four sets of poems - Burnt Norton, East Coker, The Dry Salvages, and Little Gidding. Written during World War II, Eliot’s Four Quartets are interlinked with a common theme of man and his relationship with time, the universe, and spiritual enlightenment.

The creative team of Four Quartets includes Christopher Shutt (sound), Hildegard Bechtler (design), Tim Lutkin (lighting), Eva Sampson (assistant director), and Fin Walker (movement director).

Watch the compelling performance of Ralph Fiennes as he brings Eliot’s poems to life on stage. He is a revered actor who has worked in several notable films such as Schindler’s List, Harry Potter series, Maid in Manhattan, and more. Ralph is also a Tony award winner for his theatre role as Hamlet and has worked in many iconic productions over the years.

Storyline

Four Quartets is one of the best works of T.S. Eliot that also played a role in the poet winning the Nobel Prize for literature. With these four poems, Eliot wished to bring serious concerns to the stage. The poems talk about life and death, beginnings and end, including the poet’s original trauma.

Burnt Norton talks about time and how the present is only what matters as the past cannot be changed and the future is uncertain. East Coker focuses on life and death and how it is a cycle. The Dry Salvages talked about a connection with mankind and how one can experience eternity by a few moments of revelation. Little Gidding also focuses on time and humanity and how Eliot helped the world as a poet.

Since Eliot was a fire warden during World War II while writing the poems, you can see glimpses of his emotional state in his works.

Show timings

  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8 PM

  • Wed and Sat: 3 PM, 8 PM

  • Sun: No show

About Theatre

Opened in 1904, The Harold Pinter Theatre Theatre is a West End Theatre that has been transformed a lot over the years. This largest theatre in London showed musicals, plays, and shows in the beginning followed by film screenings and now opera. Currently, English National Opera (ENO) is the full time producing company in this theatre that present a diverse range of opera. A few top opera productions to catch here currently are Nutcracker, Satyagraha, Hairspray, and more.

Seating Capacity: 796

Harold Pinter Theatre Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.

Getting There

Address: Panton St, London SW1Y 4DN, United Kingdom

Tube: The nearest tube stations to the theatre are Piccadilly Station, Leicester Station and Charing Cross station

Bus: The theatre is quite well serviced by bus lines, including 12
,14 , 159 , 453,6,88, 9 and 94

Facilities & Accessibility

Available Facilities: Wheelchair accessible, In-house bar, Coat check, Assistive Listening System, Washrooms

Accessibility: Apollo Theatre welcomes disabled guests and strives to make the show accessible for everyone

Additional Information

Security: Please be aware that for your comfort and security all audience members will be subject to security checks upon arrival at Harold Pinter Theatre.

Dress Code: Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theater is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

Outside Food: Strictly prohibited

Tickets Redemption

You will get an e-mail confirmation with your Four Quartets voucher. Please display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID.

Cancellation & Refunds

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Frequently asked questions

You can book online tickets to Four Quartets from 18 Nov 2021 - 18 Dec 2021.