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Performance dates
16 June - 3 November 2018
Run time: 2hr 45min (inc. interval)
Includes interval
46 reviews
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The Jungle met with resounding critical acclaim during its sold-out run at Young Vic. Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson bring audiences to the heart of the Calais refugee camp that housed thousands hoping for a chance at a better life.
Just across the channel, but worlds away. The Jungle looks at the camp itself and the lives of the incredibly resilient and hopeful people who find themselves day after day in the makeshift camp, eyes trained on the horizon, where on clear days the shores of Britain are visible. The Jungle’s residents interact with the volunteers, most having come from England after seeing the atrocities of the camp on the news.
The Playhouse Theatre will be transformed to capture the intimate staging of the original production. Sit in the Afghan Cafe amidst the rush of the camp or sit atop the Cliffs of Dover. Find the best seats for you with our interactive seating plan.
This National Theatre and Young Vic co-production with Good Chance Theatre is directed by Stephen Paldry and Justin Martin. The show is scheduled to run at the Playhouse Theatre 16 June to 3 November.
‘A significant event in which theatre shakes hands with the world’ Sunday Times
‘Beautifully orchestrated. Wonderfully humane and illuminating.’ Independent
‘An immersive, powerful experience. A deeply moving piece of theatre.’Financial Times
‘Full of music and movement; human resilience can be a glittering thing.’ Time Out
‘An extraordinarily effective piece of theatre. It celebrates the human capacity to build something out of nothing, to work together and try to make a difference.’ The Guardian
For this production, the producers have transformed part of the auditorium inside the theatre into the world of the Afghan Café in the Calais Jungle. The Calais camp was largely organised by nationality, and the auditorium space has been designed to reflect this. This means that there may be a country or area name on your ticket(s). This will help you find your seats when you arrive, and the friendly theatre team will be on hand to assist. PLEASE NOTE: Box office collection is the only ticket delivery option for this show.
Some audience members may be asked to check their bags and coats into a free cloakroom for the duration of the performance.
Please allow a little more time than usual to get to your seats before the start of the performance.
No latecomers are permitted. If you leave your seat during the performance you may be prevented from readmission to the auditorium.
I see many shows as a writer. Ordinarily, I scribble down notes on the play and mentally compose paragraphs whilst my eyes zoom in on actors catching my attention, ready to piece it all together when I leave the theatre.
17 Jul, 2018 | By Lucy Beirne
'Ain't no border high enough.' Joe Roberston and Joe Murphy's The Jungle, which is transferring to the West End following a successful performance at the Young Vic, has just announced its full cast, many of whom are reprising their roles for the Playhouse Theatre production.
12 Jun, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
The 2017 hit show about the Calais Jungle migrant camp will be transferring from the Young Vic to the West End later this year. Experience first-hand the place where people suffered and dreamed.
12 Mar, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels