Barber Shop Chronicles

Barber Shop Chronicles

Nigerian-born playwright Inua Ellams takes his Barber Shop Chronicles back to London after a hit run at the National Theatre.
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Valid all performances 22 July - 10 August 2019
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Book by 16 July 2019.

ONE DAY. SIX CITIES. A THOUSAND STORIES.

For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops. Sometimes they have haircuts, sometimes they listen, more often than not they talk. Barber shops are confession boxes, political platforms, preacher-pulpits and football pitches… places to go for unofficial advice, and to keep in touch with the world.

Fuel has produced Inua Ellams’ work for theatre since his debut play nine years ago. Barber Shop Chronicles is a heart-warming, hilarious and insightful play, set in Johannesburg, Harare, Kampala, Lagos, Accra and London. The play invites the audience into a uniquely masculine environment where the banter may be barbed, but the truth always telling.

The barbers of these tales are sages, role models and father figures, they are the glue that keeps men together.

★★★★'This wonderful new play is a revelation' The Times (National Theatre 2017)

Co-commissioned by Fuel and the National Theatre. Development funded by Arts Council England with the support of Fuel, National Theatre, Leeds Playhouse, The Binks Trust, British Council ZA, Òran Mór and A Play, a Pie and a Pint.

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Details

StartsThursday, 18 July 2019
EndsSaturday, 24 August 2019
Running Time1hr 45min (no interval)
CategoryPlay

Venue

VenueRoundhouse
AddressChalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8EH
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Nearest TubeCamden Town/Chalk Farm

Important Notice

For tickets in rear stalls: Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance For tickets in front stalls: There is one latecomers point 25 minutes into the show