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Duration

2 hrs

Closing Date

Until June 13, 2021

Age limit

#To be announced ##Know Before You Go <div style="display: flex; align-items: flex-start;;"><div style="width: 400px; border-right: 1px solid #bababa; padding-right: 30px; margin-right: 30px;"><p style="text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 600; margin-top:20px; font-size: 14px;">Show Details</p> <p> Opening: 19 May 2021<br> End: 13 Jun 2021</p> <p><strong>Show Timings</strong></p> <table style="width: 100%; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300;"> <table style="width: 100%; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300;"> <tr><td>Wed, Thu & Sat</td> <td style="text-align: right; padding-bottom: 10px;">2:30 PM, 7:30 PM</td></tr> <tr> <td>Fri</td> <td style="text-align: right; padding-bottom: 10px;"> 7:30 PM</td></tr> <tr><td>Sun</td> <td style="text-align: right; padding-bottom: 10px;">2:30 PM</td> <tr><td>Mon & Tue</td> <td style="text-align: right; padding-bottom: 10px;">No show</td></tr></table> <p><strong>Special Dates & Timings</strong></p> <table style="width: 100%; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300;"> <table style="width: 100%; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300;"> <tr><td>Jun 4</td> <td style="text-align: right; padding-bottom: 10px;">7:30 PM</td></tr> <tr> <td>Jun 9</td> <td style="text-align: right; padding-bottom: 10px;">No show</td></tr> <tr><td>May 24, 25</td> <td style="text-align: right; padding-bottom: 10px;">No show</td></tr></table> </table> <p><strong>Leading Roles</strong><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Shaw">Martin Shaw</a> as Andrew Makepeace Ladd III<br> <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenny_Seagrove">Jenny Seagrove</a> as Melissa Gardner<br> <p><strong>Playwright </strong><br> <a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._R._Gurney">A. R. Gurney</a> <p><strong>Duration</strong><br> 2 hrs with 1 interval</p> </div> <div style="width: 400px;"><p style="text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-weight: 600; margin-top:20px; font-size: 14px;">Additional Info</p> <p><strong>Audience</strong><br> TBC</p> <p><strong>Available Facilities</strong><br> Theatre Bar<br> Cloakroom<br> Toilets</p> <p><strong>Seating</strong><br> Theatre Royal Haymarket has a seating capacity of 893</p> <p><strong>Dress Code</strong><br> Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theater is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly</p> <p><strong>Special notes</strong><br> Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the show. The theatre will open 60 minutes prior to the performance for safety and comfort. Face covering is required at all times in the theatre. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering proof of exception would be appreciated. Upon arrival at the theatre your temperature will be read, either by our new technology, or by a handheld reader. If your temperature is 37.8C or higher we will test you again after 10 minutes and if your temperature is still 37.8C or higher, you and those who are part of your ticket order will not be allowed to enter the venue. No cloakroom facilities are available. No food or drink is allowed – except bottled water. </div></div>

Why Watch Love Letters?

  • This play isn’t your run-of-the-mill romance; It is a unique take on it that delves into real-life challenges of love and explores how strong it can be.

  • It is a critically acclaimed play that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize!

  • The renowned play has been adapted in Hindi, Urdu, and Russian, and has been performed in the US, Europe, and Pakistan.

Before premiering in West End, the play performed on Broadway where it was an instant hit. Director Roy Marsden beautifully brings to stage the story of first love and second chances. The power of the story is in its simplicity, with minimal set design and a simple story. The play weaves the story of the lifetime of two friends solely through the letters they share with each other.

Storyline

This tale of Andrew and Melissa starts with a thank you note Melissa exchanges with him at her birthday party. Thus romantic friendship ensues; a relationship between two confidants, which lasts for their lifetime. Their lives take completely opposite turns after their first meeting, but their letters continue, becoming their place of solace. They meet only twice but the impact they have on each other’s lives echoes the same solace. The letters are laced with candid communications, honest confessions, and fears, which become a cornerstone of a solid lifelong friendship. Only at the end of the play, we get to know how much of a difference the letters make in shaping their lives.

Show timings

  • Wed, Thu & Sat: 2.30 PM, 7.30 PM

  • Fri: 7:30 PM

  • Sun: 2.30 PM

About Theatre

This iconic theatre, located in Haymarket, dates back to 1720 making it the third-oldest London Playhouse still in use. Famous actors who debuted here include Robert Elliston and John Liston. The theatre featured some of the most famous plays including Shakespeare’s Villians, An Ideal Husband, and more recently Love Letters.

Seating Capacity: 893

The Theatre Royal Haymarket Seating Plan will help you find the best seats in the theatre.

Getting There

Address: 18 Suffolk St, London SW1Y 4HT, UK

Tube: The nearest tube stations are the Charing Cross Station (Bakerloo/Northern Lines) and Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo/Piccadilly Lines).

Bus: 3, 6, 12, 14, 15, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 159, and 453.

Facilities & Accessibility

Available Facilities: Theatre Bar, Cloakroom, Toilets

Accessibility: The Theatre Royal Haymarket 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 The Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Outside Food: Please note that outside food is strictly prohibited inside the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

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

Tickets Redemption

You will get an e-mail confirmation with your Love Letters 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 Love Letters from 19 May - 13 July 2021.