To Kill A Mockingbird
A production of tremendous heart and emotional depth
The Daily Telegraph
Why see To Kill A Mockingbird?
'MOCKINGBIRD' TRANSFERS TO THE BARBICAN
Following two successful stagings at the Open Air Theatre, To Kill A Mockingbird makes a much-awaited return to London with Robert Sean Leonard reprising his role as Atticus Finch. In 2013 it was awarded Winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Play Revival.
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Set in the pre-civil rights era Deep South, Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel sees racial injustice envelop a small-town community. When a local black man, Tom Robinson is accused of raping a local white girl, lawyer Atticus Finch must seek the truth through his courage and compassion, whilst his daughter, Scout - a pre-teen girl on the cusp of adulthood - brings new hope to a neighbourhood thrown in turmoil.
As Finch toils to uncover the truth, he finds himself ostracised at every turn, and at the apex of the story a group of men led by the girl's racist father, are intent on lynching Tom. This danger is averted when Scout, her brother Jem, and friend Dill shame the mob into dispersing by forcing them to view the situation from Atticus' and Tom's points of view.
In the meantime, the three children are uncovering a mystery of their own - who is their elusive neighbour Boo Radley? - and find that despite their scared perceptions of him, he possesses a heart of gold.
“Mockingbirds just make music; they don’t do one thing but sing their hearts out. That’s why it is a sin to kill a mockingbird”
Key Information
Audience
To Kill A Mockingbird is suitable for ages 7+
Run Time
Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval
Dates
Finished 25 Jul 2015
Creative
Director by Timothy Sheader
Designed by Jon Bausor
Composed by Phil King
Movement Direction by Naomi Said
Lighting Design by Oliver Fenwick
Sound Design by Ian Dickinson for Autograph
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Barbara Clark
To Kill a Mockingbird
A MASTERPIECE!!! Aaron Sorkin is a genius and the acting was superb. I loved every second and couldn’t be happier and more grateful to have seen this in London. We are here on holiday and got the last 3 tickets same day 9th isle center stage. ... Read more
Laura
Outstanding and great value for money!!
Myself and my husband absolutely loved it although we were both moved to tears, as were many others watching. All the actors gave a great performance, with clever casting for the role of Scout as although the actress was an adult she very cleverly portrayed the innocence and mannerisms of a young girl. ... Read more
Natalie
Faithfully updated version
Aaron Sorkin is a genius. I’m not sentimental, but this version of TKaM had me quite sniffly by the end. A superb production, which referenced the rise in the US of the far-right, anti-semitism, racism while also, in the character of Atticus the kind of liberal guilt which seeks to do right, while not always getting it right.
This was absolutely the best kind of theatre, riveting. Brilliant performances. I loved it. ... Read more
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