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Ambassadors Theatre
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A darkly funny family drama

Stranger Things star David Harbour makes a blinding West End debut in dark and funny new play Mad House at the Ambassadors Theatre.

Michael has returned to his childhood home in rural Pennsylvania to look after his dying father. His siblings Ned and Pam soon turn up, with one thing on their minds: how big is the inheritance and when are they getting their hands on it?

Harbour, best known for his role as Jim Hopper in Netflix hit Stranger Things, stars as Michael opposite acclaimed stage and screen actor Bill Pullman, in this provocative portrait of a family's final reunion.

Mad House is the latest play from Theresa Rebeck (Smash, Bernhardt/Hamlet), directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God, Present Laughter).

Watch a family pay their last disrespects with Mad House tickets. This biting new drama celebrates its world premiere at the Ambassadors Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Performance dates: 03 Sep 2022 - 04 Sep 2022

Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including an interval)

Age recommendation: Best for age 14+

Special notice: This production features discussion of death, mental illness and self-harm, transphobic and racist language, sexual content and swearing.

Sorry this show closed 04 September 2022.

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Latest Audience Reviews

Really enjoyed this play which is beautifully acted. I know it’s a dark comedy but some of the mo... More

karen48 Top 200 reviewer31 Jul 2022

Really enjoyed this play which is beautifully acted. I know it’s a dark comedy but some of the most poignant parts of the story were, I felt, inappropriately laughed through by some of the audience. There were really funny parts and it also made me cry. I did find the end a bit anti climactic/ unsatisfying as you feel worried about what will happen to The main character. Stunning performances from Harbour, Pullman and Henry who plays Lillian the nurse. It never feels acted just like watching normal people.

karen48 Top 200 reviewer31 Jul 2022

A really strong performance from both Bill Pullman and David Harbour. Good solid writing in a da... More

joc78 Top 10 reviewer28 Jul 2022

A really strong performance from both Bill Pullman and David Harbour. Good solid writing in a dark comedy that deals with hard topics such as mental health and death. You really felt like you were a fly on the wall watching as the family unravel in front of your eyes. Highly recommend.

joc78 Top 10 reviewer28 Jul 2022

A really strong performance from both Bill Pullman and David Harbour. Good solid writing in a da... More

joc78 Top 10 reviewer28 Jul 2022

A really strong performance from both Bill Pullman and David Harbour. Good solid writing in a dark comedy that deals with hard topics such as mental health and death. You really felt like you were a fly on the wall watching as the family unravel in front of your eyes. Highly recommend.

joc78 Top 10 reviewer28 Jul 2022

Funny and incisive script providing a glimpse into a toxic family dynamic. Excellent performances... More

leepeddie 22 Jun 2022

Funny and incisive script providing a glimpse into a toxic family dynamic. Excellent performances, especially from the two leads. Akiya Henry's voice needed a little more projection at times and her Caribbean accent occasionally drifted into Welsh which was a bit distracting. An excellent show.

leepeddie 22 Jun 2022

Wickedly funny and deeply touching. Bill Pullman and Akiya Henry find emotion in every scene, and... More

Learslostwife 24 Jul 2022

Wickedly funny and deeply touching. Bill Pullman and Akiya Henry find emotion in every scene, and David Harbour is larger than life. Bill Pullman's Trump-like comic moments are utterly hilarious too! Great writing, though the pace is a little skewed in the second half, excellent attention to detail in the set design and subtle, atmospheric lighting. I'm sure a lot of people are only seeing this because of David Harbour, but it is a fantastic play in its own right.

Learslostwife 24 Jul 2022

Wow, this was a powerful play. Perfect dark humour that had me giggling. Also, gut punching. Comp... More

Charmainf Top 50 reviewer14 Jul 2022

Wow, this was a powerful play. Perfect dark humour that had me giggling. Also, gut punching. Completely held my attention throughout. Loved everything about this play. Would recommend going to see it.

Charmainf Top 50 reviewer14 Jul 2022
David Harbour in Mad House at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
Bill Pullman in Mad House at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
David Harbour in Mad House at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
Bill Pullman in Mad House at the Ambassadors Theatre, London
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