A Raisin in the Sun

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre

Available to 2 November 2024
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"A play that changed American theatre forever," - The New York Times

Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun gained respect worldwide and broke boundaries in 1959 when it became the first play on Broadway to be penned by a Black lady. 

Now, joining forces with director Tinuke Craig (Jitney, The Color Purple), Hansberry's masterpiece returns to the spotlight on the West End for a 2024 debut!

One of the best family theatre experiences in London!

The Younger family have been dealt a hard hand in the game of life. Residing in a rented apartment on Chicago's South Side, their father has passed away and left behind money from his life insurance policy.

Whilst the sky outside is dull, the concrete jungle around them is grey and the moods within the apartment are lower than they've ever been, the family remains full of hope, dreams and Big Plans. 

The money left behind from Father has given the family a chance to change their lives.

Mama wants to put down roots in a home of her own. Beneatha, her daughter, has her heart set on becoming a doctor. 

But Walter Lee, Mama's son, thinks the money rightfully belongs to him - and he's willing to sacrifice his dignity, values and family to get it. 

In a world suffocated by segregation, each family member must face what it means to escape society.

How do you create a meaningful life in a world designed to keep you down?

Spend a great family day out in London with classic West End productions

Groundbreaking, pioneering and challenging, this classic family drama is full of humour and heart and remains relevant and powerful in a world still divided by inequality.

Book tickets now for A Raisin in the Sun in London's West End and enjoy a great Broadway theatre experience!

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Address: Lyric Hammersmith, Lyric Square, King Street, London, W6 0QL

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By Tube:

  • Hammersmith Tube Station: Two minutes walk away

Parking:

  • Margravine Road
  • Lochaline Street
  • Yeldham Road
  • Biscay Road

Car drop off points are also located on Lyric Square in Beadon Road.

Yes, the productive of A Rain in the Sun in the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre is wheelchair accessible and provides a variety of accessible performances:

  • Wednesday 23rd October, 1:30pm: Matinee, Chilled Performance
  • Thursday 24th October, 7:30pm: Open Captions
  • Saturday 26th October, 2:30pm: Matinee, Audio Description
  • Monday 28th October, 7:30pm: British Sign Language

Yes, the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in London has an age restriction of 14+ for A Raisin in the Sun.

The theatre production of A Raisin in the Sun in London has a running performance time of 165 minutes.

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