- Venue National Theatre - Lyttelton Theatre, London
- Performance dates Booking to 5 April 2025
Get tickets to Alterations at the National Theatre, London
Bush Theatre Artistic Director Lynette Linton (Blues for an Alabama Sky, Shifters) makes her highly anticipated return to the National Theatre in February 2025, directing the first revival of Alterations in 40 years.
This era-defining comedy, written by Guyana-born British playwright Michael Abbensetts (Sweet Talk, Empire Road) with additional material by Trish Cooke (Black Street Mammy), stars Arinzé Kene (Get Up, Stand Up: The Bob Marley Story) and Cherrelle Skeete (Hanna).
Set in 1970s London, Alterations shines a light on the Guyanese immigrant experience. It forms part of the Black Plays Archive, a collection of groundbreaking works by Black British, African, and Caribbean playwrights.
This revival promises a fresh, powerful take on a comedy classic. Don’t miss your chance to experience it — sign up for tickets alerts today!
Alterations runs from 20 February 2025 until 5 April 2025 in the Lyttelton theatre at the National Theatre in London.
Walker Holt has big dreams for his tailor’s shop, and an even bigger order to complete. Over the course of 24 hours, he must work tirelessly to satisfy his new client’s impossible tailoring needs. But as the night goes on, it’s not just the trouser hems that start to fray, as tensions rise, and Walker’s friendships and relationships are pushed to their limits. His success comes at a cost, but what price is he willing to pay?
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Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of Alterations?
Starring Arinzé Kene as Walker Holt, Cherrelle Skeete as Darlene Holt, Karl Collins as Horace, Gershwyn Eustache Jnr as Buster, Raphel Famotibe as Courtney, and Colin Mace as Mr Nat
The ensemble includes Tyler Fayose (and Understudy Walker), Richard Emerson Gould (and Understudy Mr Nat), Joshua John (and Understudy Courtney), Samuel Nunes de Souza (and Understudy Horace/Buster), and Yolanda Ovide (and Understudy Darlene).
Who are the creative team of Alterations?
Written by Michael Abbensetts
Directed by Lynette Linton
Set and costume designer Frankie Bradshaw, lighting designer Oliver Fenwick, movement director Shelley Maxwell, composer XANA, sound designer George Dennis, Wigs, Hair and Make-up Designer Cynthia De La Rosa, casting director Naomi Downham, fight director Kate Waters, dramatherapist Wabriya King, voice and dialect coach Hazel Holder, assistant voice coach Tamsin Newlands, associate set and costume designer Natalie Johnson and staff director Kaleya Bax
Venue Information
National Theatre - Lyttelton Theatre , Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PX
Nearest Tube or Train: Waterloo (Jubilee line, Northern line, Bakerloo line)
Nearest Buses: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68, RV1
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