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  • Venue Vanguard Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 22 October 2023
  • Running time 1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 15+

★★★★ “Heartbreaking and raw” – The Scotsman

The Standard Short Long Drop by Rachel Garnet is the thrilling new drama set against the backdrop of Victorian York.

This intensely personal journey is an exploration of class, cost of living, and the ever-looming threat of the end, framed by the final days of two unlikely friends.

Written by acclaimed playwright Rachel Garnet (Starcrossed), and directed by Natasha Rickman (Boeing Boeing), the play had a successful premiere at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.

The Standard Short Long Drop stars Kevin Wathen (Billy Elliot) as Alastair, and Per Carminger (Sweeney Todd) as Ludley, and is playing at the Vanguard Theatre from 26 September to 22 October 2023.

In York, 1885, Lewis “Ludley” Thornhill, is a young man condemned to die. His luck seems to change when he is offered a stay of execution but only if he will serve as the hangman for his cellmate, Alistair. Over their last days together, Ludley tries to get to the bottom of Alistair’s mysterious past and supposed crimes.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Standard Short Long Drop?

Kevin Wathen as Alastair, and Per Carminger as Ludley.

Who are the creative team of The Standard Short Long Drop?

Written by Rachel Garnet and directed by Natasha Rickman.
Lighting Designer Mark Dymock, Sound Designer & Composer Lex Kosanke, General Manager Dan Blumenau, Produced by Ticking Clock Theatre in association with Sterling Paris

Venue Information

Vanguard Theatre , Camden Stables Market, Camden, London, NW1 8AH, London, NW1 8AH

Nearest Tube or Train: Chalk Farm, Camden Town (Northern Line)

Nearest Buses: 25, 27, 31, 168, 292, N5, N28, N31, 214, 134, C2, 88, N20

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Standard Short Long Drop is playing at the Vanguard Theatre in London
The running time of The Standard Short Long Drop is 1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for The Standard Short Long Drop are: 15+
Yes, The Standard Short Long Drop has matinee performances on the following days:
No, sorry, The Standard Short Long Drop has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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