Description
Shakespeare, Britain’s greatest playwright, is often thought to have lead a prosperous lifestyle whilst enjoying his theatrical success and fame. However, Upstart Crow, the hilarious critically acclaimed BBC comedy, comes to life on stage and reveals that Shakespeare isn’t quite the high-flying playwright we thought we knew...
First airing on BBC Two in 2016 as part of the commemorations of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, Upstart Crow was written by the BAFTA award winning writer Ben Elton (The Young Ones, Black Adar) and directed by the current Birmingham Rep Artistic Director, Sean Foley. With the critically acclaimed comedian David Mictchell (The Peep Show, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You) starring as a rather chaotic Shakespeare, Upstart Crow will undoubtedly be a hilarious evening of live comedy!
Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Plot
In the year 1605, William Shakespeare is struggling to break into London’s theatrical industry whilst he commutes back and forth to his home in Stratford Upon Avon. With two difficult daughters, heavy criticism of his work from King James and a house where everyone seems to take refugee, the future is not looking to bright for Will at this moment in time...
Upstart Crow Tickets
Upstart Crow tickets range from £36 to £180 and ticket prices vary greatly depending on where you choose to sit in the theatre. The Gielgud Theatre is divided split across three levels: the Grand Circle, the Dress Circle and the Stalls.
If you are looking for some of the best tickets in the theatre with unrestricted views of the stage, these can be found in the mid-rear and mid-centre of the Stalls. For the best views of the stage, sit in rows N-P.Cheap Tickets and Discounts
However, if you are interested in finding a great ticket deal, then look for tickets at the back of the Grand Circle or to the ends or Row A and B in the Dress Circle. Although these seats in the Dress Circle have a slightly restricted view of the stage, you can still enjoy an intimate and immersive -theatrical experience.
Gielgud Theatre
Getting there
The Gielgud theatre can be reached by both public transport and car. However, it is recommended that you take public transport since the Gielgud Theatre is in the heart of London. Please be aware that the Gielgud theatre is in London’s Congestion Charge Zone which costs £11.50 between 7am and 6pm. The Gielgud Theatre full address is:
35-37 Shaftesbury Avenue
London
W1D 6AR
Tube: the closest tube station to the Gielgud Theatre is Piccadilly circus (Bakerloo, Piccadilly) which is only a few minute walk away.
Train: if you are taking the train, then the nearest train station to the Gielgud theatre is about a 15 minute walk away.
Bus: You can take bus routes 14, 19 and 38 stop on Shaftesbury Avenue. Alternatively, you can take bus routes 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159 and 453 which all go to Piccadilly Circus
Car: if you are travelling by car, then take advantage of the fact that the Gielgud Theatre is in Q park theatreland scheme which grants you 50% off parking. Simply validate your parking ticket at the box office. The closest Q-Park’s to the Gielgud theatre are the Soho and Chinatown car parks.
Access
The Gielgud Theatre access number is 0344 482 5137 or email access@delfontmackintosh.co.uk. If you have an access enquiries or if you require special assistance when you visit, please contact the Gielgud theatre in advance. The Gielgud theatre also provides discounted tickets for access patrons along with one companion so please call the access line who can inform you further on this.
Getting to the Venue
On Rupert Street, there is an accessible entrance for patrons - it is a third side exit door. The Dress Circle is accessible from this entrance which is one 12cm up from the entrance to the Dress Circle.
Inside the Venue
The Dress Circle is undoubtedly the most accessible area for wheelchair users and it also
has two wheelchair spaces. Unfortunately, the other sections of the theatre are not as accessible since there is no customer lift and the Stalls is 20 steps down from the foyer and the Grand Circle is 30 steps up.
Customer Assistance
If you require customer assistance once you are inside the theatre, please notify staff before. Throughout your visit, staff are happy to provide an at-seat service to any customers who find it difficult to access the bars.
For wheelchair transfers, staff are happy to help and store wheelchairs throughout the performance. However. a companion must be brought to assist with the wheelchair transfers.
Dates and Showtimes
Upstart Crow is showing from the 7th Feb - 25th April 2020.
Showtimes
Monday - Saturday 19: 30
Most Wednesdays & Saturdays 2.30pm
Photos of Upstart Crow
Featured videos
In a nutshell - Upstart Crow: Beware My Sting! - BBC Two
Shakespeare has trouble working from home - Upstart Crow: Episode 2 Preview - BBC Two
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