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  • Venue Greenwich Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 27 October 2024
  • Running time 75 minutes (no interval)
  • Age guidelines 16+

Get tickets to The River in London

Don’t miss this first major revival of The River since its world premiere in London in 2012.

Coming to Greenwich Theatre in London this October, The River is written by Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright Jez Butterworth (Jerusalem, The Ferryman, Mojo).

An acclaimed cast includes Paul McGann (Doctor Who, Jonathan Creek, Luther), Kerri McLean (Bodkin, Poldark) and Amanda Ryan (Shameless, Casualty).

The River is playing at Greenwich Theatre in London from 1 to 27 October 2024

The River - cast: Paul McGann (Photo supplied by PR), Kerri McLean (Photo Michael Leckie), Amanda Ryan (Yellow Belly Photo)
The River – cast: Paul McGann (Photo supplied by PR), Kerri McLean (Photo Michael Leckie), Amanda Ryan (Yellow Belly Photo)

On a moonless night in August when the sea trout are ready to run, a man brings his new girlfriend to the remote family cabin where he has come for the fly-fishing since he was a boy. But she’s not the only woman he has brought here – and nor is she the last.

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The River?

Starring Paul McGann as The Man, Amanda Ryan as The Woman, and Kerri McLean as The Other Woman 

Who are the creative team of The River?

Written by Jez Butterworth, Directed by James Haddrell

Set and Costume Designer Emily Bestow and Lighting Designer Henry Slater, Sound Designer Julian Starr, and Composer Michaela Murphy

Important Notes

Access performances:Relaxed Performance: Sat 19th October, 2.30pm; Captioned Performance: Sat 19th October, 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Venue Information

Greenwich Theatre , Crooms Hill , London, SE10 8ES

Nearest Tube or Train: Greenwich, Cutty Sark

Nearest Buses: 177, 188, 199, 286, 386

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Frequently Asked Questions

The River is playing at the Greenwich Theatre in London
The running time of The River is 75 minutes (no interval)
The age recommendations for The River are: 16+
Yes, The River has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, The River has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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