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Titus Andronicus Tickets

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Shakespeare’s gory tragedy about a Roman general’s descent into madness is performed by candlelight in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Shakespeare’s revenge tragedy by candlelight

The bodies pile high at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse Theatre as Shakespeare’s gloriously gory early work Titus Andronicus is performed at the venue for the first time.

When honoured Roman general Titus returns from a 10 year war and refuses to show mercy to his prisoners - including the Queen of the Goths Tamora’s son - a cycle of revenge is set in motion. As Titus and Tamora lock horns, this tale of eye-for-eye justice is a chilling and thrilling descent into madness and blood-soaked vengeance.

Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus play is one of his earliest works, and draws extensively on the revenge tragedy genre which was popular during the late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods. Famed for its grotesque and eccentric displays of violence, the play features cannibalism, mutilation and murder - all a hit with its original audiences.

At the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, Titus Andronicus is directed by Jude Christian (Dark Night of the Soul). Casting is to be confirmed.

Travel down a macabre rabbit hole with Titus Andronicus tickets. Lit by candlelight and dripping in blood, this production will take you to the extreme edge of humanity.

Sorry this show closed 15 April 2023, we recommend these similar productions.

Performance dates:
14 Apr 2023 - 15 Apr 2023
Running time:
2 hours and 45 minutes including an interval.
Age recommendation:
No age recommendation has been set. See Audience Notes for content warnings.
Audience Notes:
This play contains themes of anti-black racism, ableism, sexual assault, murder, infanticide and extreme violence including bodily mutilations, cannibalism, rape and self-harm.
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Latest Audience Reviews

Watching the packed out audience, watch the performance is so much fun. Two shows in one.

Really good to see the actors so close up – getting to grips with their candles, oh and, of cours... More

Great blend of comedy and horror. The audience's reactions to the jokes and drama really add to t... More

Amazing show. Could feel the emotions of the tragedy that was amazingly portrayed by the casts. D... More

It's not one of my favourite Shakespeares - too melodramatic and gruesome - but was well acted an... More

As you would expect from the RSC, the standard of acting was very good. David Troughton was perfe... More

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