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  • Venue Almeida Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 1 October 2022
  • Running time 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)

The Clinic is the bold, thrilling new play from Dipo Baruwa-Etti.

Directed by Monique Touko, it’s a gripping and original drama of family tension, activism and mental heath crisis at the Almeida Theatre.

What’s The Clinic about?

Wunmi is tired of the fight. When her world collapses, Ore provides sanctuary in her parents’ home – a family ​of charity workers, therapists and politicians, dedicated to serving their community.

But Wunmi’s presence soon disrupts familiar patterns – cracks start to widen and bad blood thickens. As these pillars of society crumble, Wunmi wonders whether she’s walked into a refuge or ​a trap?

Who is in the cast of The Clinic?

The cast includes Toyin Ayedun-Alase, Donna Berlin, Maynard Eziashi, Simon Manyonda, Gloria Obianyo and Mercy Ojelade.

Who are the creators of The Clinic?

Writer Dipo Baruwa-Etti, Director Monique Touko, Designer Paul Wills, Lighting Designer Matt Haskins, Sound Designer Christopher Shutt, Composer Shiloh Coke, Movement Director Lanre Malaolu, Casting Director Julia Horan CDG, Fight Director Maisie Carter, Voice Coach Alice White, Costume Supervisor Jackie Orton, Assistant Director Nkechinyere Nwobani-Akanwo, and Casting Assistant Lilly Mackie.

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Venue Information

Almeida Theatre , Almeida Street, London, N1 1TA

Nearest Tube or Train: Highbury & Islington (Victoria / Overground), Angel (Northern)

Nearest Buses: 4, 19, 30 or 43, 38, 56, 73, 341 and 476

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Critics' reviews of The Clinic

"Dipo Baruwa-Etti is, without doubt, an exciting writer" The Guardian

"Dipo Baruwa-Etti skilfully blends big themes, authentically jagged and overlapping dialogue and a trademark hint of the supernatural" - Evening Standard

"Frequently funny, thrilling" - Time Ou

"Big, bold and unruly" - WhatsOnStage

"Well worth catching" - The Telegraph

Also see: The Clinic Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

The Clinic is playing at the Almeida Theatre in London
The running time of The Clinic is 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
Yes, The Clinic has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday
No, sorry, The Clinic has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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