A Tale of Two Cities
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
In 1770s Paris, revolution is stirring. Sydney Carton is a brilliant yet cynical barrister from England. Charles Darnay is the rebel child of French aristocrats. When they both fall for charming émigré Lucie Manette, a chain of events is set in motion which will endanger everyone. As the Reign of Terror rages on the streets of Paris, for some, love is a lifeline; for others, a sentence to the guillotine.
Adapted by Terence Rattigan (The Winslow Boy, The Deep Blue Sea) and John Gielgud, based on one of the best-selling novels of all time, this epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption asks: is there any price too great to pay for love?
A Tale of Two Cities is a Marlowe Theatre production, directed by Michael Fentiman (Amélie, RCS’s Titus Andronicus, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Loot) and made in Kent. It premieres here before a national tour.
There will be a free touch tour before the Audio Described performance on Saturday 19 September. This event is for blind and partially sighted customers and provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world presented on stage by touching parts of the set, props and costumes. Please contact our Box Office to book.
Recommended 11yrs+
Please note, this production contains references to sexual violence, suicide and the death of a child.
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Post-show Talk
Learn more about the show with a free post-show talk. No need to book, simply stay in your seats at the end of the performance.