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About Alterations
Don't miss the largest staging of Alterations, the beloved era-defining comedy that sheds light on the Guyanese experience during the Windrush generation. Book Alterations tickets on TodayTix.
Alterations is a play by Guyana-born British writer Michael Abbensetts, and it tells the story of Walker Holt, a tailor with big dreams in 1970s London. The play spans a 24-hour period during which Walker works tirelessly on a nearly impossible order. However, as the day passes, relationships are tested as tensions run high. What price is Walker willing to pay for success?
See the talented cast on the National Theatre stage starring Arinzé Kene (Get Up, Stand Up: The Bob Marley Story) as Walker Holt and Cherrelle Skeete (Hanna) as Darlene Holt. This staging is the show's first revival since it was performed at the now-closed New End Theatre in 1978. After the original staging it was produced as a radio play with BBC World Service in 1980.
Run time
1hr 55min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Start date
20th February, 2025
End date
5th April, 2025
Venue
Lyttelton Theatre
Directions
Location: National Theatre
Railway station: Waterloo
Bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68
Night bus numbers: (Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343
Car park: National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Follow signs for exits to the South Bank. This should lead you to an underground pedestrian passage called ‘Sutton Walk’ that emerges at the South Bank. Turn right and walk along the river Thames until you see the National Theatre.
More information about Alterations
The late Michael Abbensetts has been considered by many as the “best Black playwright to emerge from his generation.” In addition to Alterations his work includes numerous stage plays, television plays, and radio plays. He may be best known for writing Empire Road, the first British television show created by Black British creatives.
Alterations in London has a fantastic creative team, including additional material written by Trish Cooke, a talented playwright, actress, television presenter, children’s book author, and scriptwriter. The show also includes direction by Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters), costume design by Frankie Bradshaw (Ballet Shoes), lighting design by Oliver Fenwick (Ulster American), movement direction by Shelley Maxwell (Get Up, Stand Up: The Bob Marley Story), sound design by George Dennis (Blues for an Alabama Sky), wigs, hair and make-up design by Cynthia De La Rosa (Standing at the Sky’s Edge), fight direction by Kate Waters (Hamnet), and XANA (The P Word) is the composer.
What to watch for
- Michael Abbensetts was first interested in becoming a playwright when he was at university in Montreal, where he saw a performance of John Osborne's Look Back In Anger.
- Alterations was inspired by a visit to a tiny tailor shop off Carnaby Street where two black tailors were working.
- Michael Abbensetts earned an Alfred Fagon Award for another of his plays, The Good Doctor's Son.
- In addition to being an actor, Arinzé Kene is a playwright known for his play, Misty which he also starred in at the Bush Theatre.
Frequently asked questions
What is Alterations about?
See the largest ever staging of the late Michael Abbensetts’ Alterations, a beloved era-defining comedy that sheds light on the Guyanese experience during the Windrush generation.
How do you get tickets for Alterations?
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How much are tickets for Alterations?
Alterations tickets start at £20.
Which theatre is Alterations at?
Alterations is at London's Lyttelton Theatre, which is located at National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
What is the running time of Alterations?
Alterations runs for 1hr 55min. No interval.
Who wrote Alterations?
Michael Abbensetts wrote the play, and additional material is written by Trish Cooke.
Who directed Alterations?
Lynette Linton directs the show.
Is Alterations appropriate for kids?
Alterations currently doesn't have any age guidelines. However, please be aware that this play was written in 1978, and because of that, it does include historical language and themes.
Is Alterations good?
Alterations is a fantastic era-defining show that explores the hopes, dreams, and struggles of the Windrush generation. This is the play’s largest staging, and it boasts an exceptional cast and creative team.
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