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Cockpit
by Bridget Boland
directed by Wils Wilson
"West Bound in the Dress Circle. East Bound in the Stalls."
The whole theatre becomes a stage and all of Europe the actors in Bridget Boland’s explosive 1947 drama, Cockpit.
You enter The Lyceum, but take your seats in Germany, 1945 in a provincial playhouse being used as a makeshift transit camp for displaced persons from across the continent.
As the play unfolds around you, British officers start to organise convoys for repatriation east and west. But agreement is not so easily achieved: one woman refuses to go West with collaborators; a Polish couple are terrified to travel East with the Russians; a Yugoslav partisan will not leave until he’s confronted a Chetnik hiding backstage. Many have no wish to go ‘home’ at all.
Arguments flare, violence ignites and yet there is also beauty and humanity to be found in the most unexpected places.
This timely revival of a lost classic takes us back to the inception of modern Europe with Boland’s masterful writing deftly illuminating this vital historic moment.
Cockpit will be an immersive experience where the whole auditorium is part of the action. Directed by Lyceum Associate Artist Wils Wilson, known for her production of The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart which has enchanted audiences across the world.
Video
Wils Wilson talks about what to expect from Cockpit.
Dates and Times
6 - 28 October 2017
PREVIEWS, 7.30pm
6, 7 & 9 October
£10 Preview tickets on sale from 11 September
EVENINGS, 7.30pm
Tuesday - Saturday
MATINEES from 11 October, 2pm
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Running Time
To be confirmed during rehearsal process
For Access performances see below
Prices
Individual Tickets
EVENINGS
Tuesday - Saturday: £16 - £32
MATINEES
Wednesday and Saturday: £14 - £28
CONCESSIONS
from £10, not available on Premium Seats
For full details on concession pricing please contact Box Office on 0131 248 4848
PREVIEWS
Unreserved seating, all tickets £10
On sale 11 September
All prices guaranteed until 1 September 2017
Accessibility
AUDIO DESCRIBED
Thursday 19 October, 7.30pm
Touch Tour, 6.15pm
Saturday 21 October, 2pm
Touch Tour, 12.45pm
BSL INTERPRETED
Wednesday 18 October, 7.30pm
CAPTIONED
Saturday 21 October, 2pm
Book Accessible performances here
Creative Learning Events
POST SHOW DISCUSSION
Tuesday 17 October 2017
Takes place in the Stalls after the evening's performance
- FREE, no ticket required
PAGE TO STAGE
Thursday 26 October 2017, 5.30pm
These workshops will explore varied aspects of the production process to show you how we get a performance from the page to The Lyceum's stage. The session includes complimentary tea & coffee.
- £10 (£5 for students) / Book Here
ACTING WORKSHOP
Saturday 28 October 2017, 10am
Join us for a practical acting workshop where will explore What Shadows and work on key scenes with one of our Drama Artists.
- £12 (£6 for students) / Book Here
Book for all 6 sessions in Season 2017/18 and save!