Nina Raine's Consent transferring to the West End
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(Updated on 31 Jan 2019)
The **National Theatre production** of this "blistering new play" (New York Times) from Nina Raine will be making its way to the West End stage come May, following a **sold-out run** at the Dorfman Theatre. *[Consent](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3108/consent-tickets.aspx)* was nominated for a Susan Blackburn Smith Award.
*[Consent](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3108/consent-tickets.aspx) *is a **compelling courtroom drama** that follows a rape case and **casts a** **spotlight on the eponymous two-syllable word**. It's also an exploration of the complexities surrounding the **legal definition of consent** and the varying conceptions that people have on the word.
The **thought-provoking play** is directed by **Roger Michell** (*Waste*) and was originally produced by Out of the Joint Theatre Company.
The cast will comprise of original cast members and new cast members alike. **Adam James** and **Heather Craney** are set to reprise their roles and *Chimerica *co-stars **Stephen Campbell Moore** and **Claudie Blakley** will be joining them. Further casting will be announced in the coming weeks.
The provocative show features music by Kate Whitley, sound by John Leonard, costumes by Dinah Collin, casting by Amy Ball and a set design by Hildegard Bechtler. *[Consent](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3108/consent-tickets.aspx)* will officially open at the [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/26/harold-pinter-theatre.aspx) on 29 May 2018 and enjoy a **12-week run** until 11 August 2018. Previews will commence on 18 May 2018.
Tickets to see this thrilling revenge drama go on sale Thursday, 15 March 2018 at 10am and over 14,000 tickets are priced at £25 or under for Nina Raine's *[Consent](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/3108/consent-tickets.aspx)*. Stay tuned for more ticketing information and be sure to try our interactive seating plan when you book with London Theatre Direct.