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  • Venue Lyric Hammersmith, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 11 May 2024
  • Running time 70 minutes
  • Age guidelines 12+

Lyric Hammersmith Theatre, Deafinitely Theatre and Birmingham Rep present The Promise.

This striking world première from the nationally acclaimed British theatre company Deafinitely Theatre (The Vagina Monologues, Everyday and 4.48 Psychosis) is inspired by the extraordinary experiences of deaf people living with dementia.

Written by Paula Garfield and Melissa Mostyn, The Promise is directed by Paula Garfield in the company’s renowned highly visual style combining British Sign Language and English.

The Promise runs from 30 April to 11 May 2024 At the Lyric Hammersmith, London

Rita is really confused.

She can’t understand why the deaf education system she’s tirelessly championed throughout her teaching career is getting worse and worse, or why there is only one care home in the whole of England that looks after people in her language. On the Isle of Wight.

She’s also confused about where her family is, and why she can’t remember where the milk goes…

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Promise?

 James Boyle (Jake), Erin Hutching (Jane), Louis Neethling (Mike) and Anna Seymour (Rita).

Who are the creative team of The Promise?

Written by Paula Garfield and Melissa Mostyn. Directed by Paula Garfield.

Paul Burgess (Set & Costume Design), Holly Ellis (Lighting Design), Marie Zschommler (Sound Design) and Ben Glover (AV Design).

Important Notes

Content Warning:

This production explores the experiences of people with dementia and AIDS.

Access Performances:

Each performance is performed in BSL and English.

Chilled Environment Performance: Wednesday 08 May, 2.45pm

Venue Information

Lyric Hammersmith , King Street, London, W6 0QL

Nearest Tube or Train: Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, Circle, Hammersmith & City)

Nearest Buses: 27, 110, 190, 218, 267, 306, H91, N9, N11, N266

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Promise is playing at the Lyric Hammersmith in London
The running time of The Promise is 70 minutes
The age recommendations for The Promise are: 12+
Yes, The Promise has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday
No, sorry, The Promise has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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