- Venue Kiln Theatre, London
- Performance dates Booking to 18 May 2024
- Running time 2 hours and 30 minutes (including interval)
- Age guidelines 12+
The Ballad of Hattie and James is an epic, life-spanning tale of friendship, music, and the moments that change you forever at the Kiln Theatre in London.
At St Pancras International, a woman sits at the piano and begins to play. The music captivates commuters, tourists and, following a viral clip, people around the world. Behind the music is the incredible story of a lifelong duet – the ballad of Hattie and James.
West End stars Sophie Thompson (Present Laughter, Guys and Dolls, EastEnders) and Charles Edwards (The Lord of the Rings, Downton Abbey) will play Hattie and James, with Suzette Llewellyn (EastEnders, Doctors) as Bo, Mrs Arbuthnot, Rosamund, Louise, Eve and Madame Schultz.
Throughout their lives, Hattie and James find themselves inextricably linked, for better or worse, and cannot help but replay the experiences that have shaped them.
This impassioned story from Samuel Adamson (Wife) asks who gets to have their voice heard, and can you ever settle the score?
The Ballad of Hattie and James is playing at the Kiln Theatre in London from 11 April to 18 May 2024.
An epic, life-spanning tale of friendship, music, and the moments that change you forever.
At St Pancras International, a woman sits at the piano and begins to play. The music captivates commuters, tourists and, following a viral clip, people around the world. Behind the music is the incredible story of a lifelong duet – the ballad of Hattie and James.
Throughout their lives, Hattie and James find themselves inextricably linked, for better or worse, and cannot help but replay the experiences that have shaped them.
An impassioned story from Samuel Adamson that asks who gets to have their voice heard, and can you ever settle the score?
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Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Evenings
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Matinees
- Wednesday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Hattie and James?
Sophie Thompson as Hattie, Charles Edwards as James and Suzette Llewellyn as Bo, Mrs Arbuthnot, Rosamund, Louise, Eve and Madame Schultz.
Who are the creative team of The Ballad of Hattie and James?
Written by Samuel Adamson, Directed by Richard Twyman.
Designer Jon Bausor, Lighting Designer Simisola Majekodunmi, Sound Designer Pete Malkin, Composers Nicola T. Chang & David Shrubsole, Musical Director David Shrubsole, Movement Director Anjali Mehra, Video Designer Dan Light, Casting Director Lotte Hines CDG, Costume Supervisor Isobel Pellow, Assistant Director Zoë Templeman-Young.
Important Notes
Access Performances:
Touch Tour: Thu 2 May, 6pm; Audio Described Performance: Thu 2 May, 7.30pm; Relaxed Performance: Wed 8 May, 2.30pm; Captioned Performance: Thu 9 May, 7.30pm
Venue Information
Kiln Theatre , 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR
Nearest Tube or Train: Kilburn (Jubilee line) / Brondesbury rail station
Nearest Buses: 16, 32, 189, 332, 632
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AppleCritics' reviews of The Ballad of Hattie and James
★★★★ "A moving, music-drenched drama" - Time Out
★★★★ "Sophie Thompson and Charles Edwards deliver wonderful performances" - The Independent
Sophie Thompson and Charles Edwards are delightful" - The Guardian
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