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A Tale of Two Cities

3 venues · 3 towns

15 January 2027 – 20 February 2027

25 scheduled performances

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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…

A Tale of Two Cities
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11 performances
  1. Friday2027
  2. Saturday2027
  3. Monday2027
  4. Tuesday2027
  5. Wednesday2027
  6. Thursday2027
  7. Friday2027
  8. Saturday2027
7 performances
  1. Tuesday2027
  2. Wednesday2027
  3. Thursday2027
  4. Friday2027
    Audio described
  5. Saturday2027
    Audio described
7 performances

This guide covers the Festival Theatre. Capital Theatres also operates the King’s Theatre and Studio Theatre at different addresses; check your ticket.

  1. Tuesday2027
  2. Wednesday2027
  3. Thursday2027
    Captioned
  4. Friday2027
  5. Saturday2027
    Audio described · BSL interpreted · Touch tour

Source Participating venue box offices (Spektrix public listings API). 3 venue sources used on this page were last successfully read between 6 Nov 2026, 03:15 UK and 7 Nov 2026, 03:15 UK. Dates and prices can change after we read them — confirm with the venue.

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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?

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