Stephen Daldry's multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley's classic thriller returns.
More relevant now than ever
Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.
A must-see for a whole new generation.
"Superbly tense. Breathtakingly daring and faultless execution"Daily Telegraph
"Visually astonishing"Daily Express
"A riveting examination of conscience and class"Sunday Express
"Thrilling. Don't dare miss it!"Daily Mail
“Every time Stephen Daldry's great production of this JB Priestley play returns, its power and pertinence feel all the more striking.”The Independent, Nov 2016
"The production grips and dazzles. Still heart-thumpingly thrilling"The Times
“Spectacular. If you haven’t seen it, you must. If you have, see it again”Mail on Sunday
“Stephen Daldry’s thrilling award-laden production has returned. A work of great directorial daring, breathtaking visual invention, and passionate moral urgency”Daily Telegraph
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Creatives
Stephen Daldry
Director
Ian MacNeil
Designer
Rick Fisher
Lighting Designer
Stephen Warbeck
Composer
Charlotte Peters
Associate Director
PW Productions
Producer
Performance details
- Show times
Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees Wed & Sat 2.30pm
- Running time
1 hours 45 minutes (no interval)
- Age suitability
11+
- Additional information
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Smoke, pyrotechnics, loud bangs
Discounts
Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) max 2 tickets Read more about the Friends discount
Concessions £3 off (excl. Fri & Sat)
Accessibility information
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Audio described performance
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Touch tours Sat 6 Nov, 1pm
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British Sign Language performance
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Captioned performance
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Educational Resource
Dig deeper and explore the social and political themes beneath this gripping story, with this Education Resource.