Duration
2 hrs 30 mins
Closing Date
Until June 21, 2025
Why Watch The Deep Blue Sea?
- You will be left breathless, enchanted, and maybe even a bit unsettled as you enter a realm where love draws you in like the depths of the ocean. A dramatic journey through the ups and downs of love, loss, and the fallout from giving in to its savage clutches.
- Actress Tamsin Greig, winner of the Olivier Award, is leading the charge through these turbulent waters, transporting the audience into the world of Hester Collyer, a woman whose passion compels her to reject convention and sacrifice everything for love. The Times UK says "Tamsin Greig is lacerating in this love triangle!”
- The Deep Blue Sea is an immersive experience that will captivate you from start to finish, challenge your beliefs about the price of desire, and stir your spirit. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in its depths. Get ready to be captivated—buy your tickets now!
Get ready for a gripping emotional plunge into 1950s London with Terence Rattigan’s The Deep Blue Sea! Tamsin Greig shines in the role of Hester Collyer, a judge's wife entangled in a passionate but hopeless love affair with Freddie Page, a dashing yet emotionally shallow ex-fighter pilot. This play pulls you right into Hester’s heart-wrenching struggle between passion and duty, where love's intensity battles against its limits, and loyalty has never felt more complicated. From the highs of forbidden love to the haunting lows of unrequited devotion, her performance promises a night of theater that’s as exhilarating as it is thought-provoking.
Show timings
- Show timings for Deep Blue Sea may vary every week. You can check the show timings for your preferred date at the next stage of booking.
Cast & Crew
Leading Roles: Tamsin Greig as Hester Collyer, Oliver Chris as Freddie Page, Finbar Lynch as Miller, Nicholas Farrell as Sir William Collyer, Felicity Montagu as Mrs Elton, Preston Nyman as Philip Welch, Lisa Ambalavanar as Ann Welch and Marc Elliott as Jackie Jackson.
Director:- Lindsay Posner
Associate Director: - George Jibson
Casting Director- Ginny Schiller CDG
Set and Costume Design:Peter McKintosh
Character Artist: Noah Ruff
Lighting Designer: Paul Pyant
Sound Designer: Gregory Clarke
Hair, Wigs & Make-Up- Designer Carole Hancock
{notes text="Note: Producers can not guarantee the appearance of any particular artist, which is always subject to illness and holidays."}
Theatre Royal Haymarket
The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a historic West End Theatre in London's Haymarket. Boasting a seating capacity of 893, it has hosted a wide range of productions, including award-winning plays and musicals. Also called the Haymarket Theatre or the Little Theatre, this West End house’s origins can be traced back to 1720. Officially the third oldest playhouse to still be active, Theatre Royal Haymarket has seen a lot of ownership changes and modifications. Its beautiful auditorium, steeped in history and tradition, offers a unique theatrical experience that enhances the vivid storytelling of Farm Hall. Seating Capacity: 893 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
- By metro:
Charing Cross Station (Bakerloo/Northern Lines) and Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo/Piccadilly Lines)
- By train:
The nearest tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines).
- By bus:
6, 9, 87, 243, and 341 (Haymarket); 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 168, 171, 172, 188, 243, 341, and 521 (Trafalgar Square) Overground: Charing Cross Station
Facilities & Accessibility
Amenities: Dining outlets, Toilets, Souvenir shop, Free parking, Cloak room
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed
Additional Information
- Security: To ensure your comfort and security, you might encounter a few security checks when you arrive at the venue. The Theatre Royal Bath operates a strict NO SMOKING policy in all areas – this includes all forms of e-cigarettes
- Dress code: Smart casual or semi-formal attire is the way to go.
- Outside Food: While outside food isn't usually allowed, many theaters have cafes or restaurants nearby for you to check out before or after the show.
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Cancellation & Refunds
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Frequently asked questions
The cost of the tickets starts from £27 and will vary depending on the type of seats you choose.
The show is recommended for audiences over the age of 12.
The show is playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket in London.
The Deep Blue Sea delves into the turbulent life of Hester Collyer, a woman entangled in a passionate, yet painfully one-sided love affair with a charismatic former pilot. Set in post-war London, this poignant drama explores the complexities of love, heartbreak, and the personal resilience needed to overcome life's darkest moments.
The running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
