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Gormenghast
22 October 2024 to 27 October 2024
About Gormenghast
Oxford Theatre Guild presents…
Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake, adapted by John Constable
Nothing ever changes in Gormenghast Castle…
An heir is born to the ruling family of the Groans: no change.
Seeking sanctuary, kitchen boy Steerpike throws himself through Lady Fuschia’s bedroom window: no change.
Forgotten sisters Cora and Clarice dream of power, cook Swelter plots a murder, and Countess Gertrude’s cats bring her the bodies of slaughtered ravens: no change, no change, no change?
Adapted from Mervyn Peake’s beloved series of books, Gormenghast is an ambitious tale of power, duty, and family.
Originally commissioned and produced by the David Glass Ensemble, Gormenghast has become a landmark production for the stage, as imposing and grotesque as the castle it seeks to bring to life.
Review
“A gloriously impossible realization of Mervy Peake’s soaring flight of fancy.”
The Guardian
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Prices:
Standard tickets – £14
Pay more tickets – £16
Pay less tickets – £12
Dates & times:
Tuesday 22 October at 7.30pm
Wednesday 23 October at 7.30pm
Thursday 24 October at 7.30pm
Friday 25 October at 7.30pm
Saturday 26 October at 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Sunday 27 October at 2.30pm
Matinée performances only on Saturday and Sunday at 2.30pm
Please note there is no Sunday evening performance
Age guidance:
14+
Content warning:
Some adult themes of violence are referenced
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