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Emma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab

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This production is recommended for ages 14+.

Performance dates

3 May 2024 - 10 August 2024

Run time 2hrs 30mins (inc. interval)

Includes interval

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Emma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma, it’s with everything else. She needs to tell the truth. But she’s smart enough to know that there’s no such thing. When intoxication feels like the only way to survive the modern world, how can she ever sober up?

Special notes

Contains strong language and themes of addiction, depictions of substance abuse, and references to suicide. Strobe lighting effects and the smoking of herbal cigarettes will be used.

Access

Captioned Performance: 6 July at 2.30pm, 16 July at 7.30pm. Audio Described Performance: 13 July at 2.30pm , 25 July at 7.30pm, BSL Signed performance: 20 July at 2.30pm

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Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about People, Places and Things?

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Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about People, Places and Things?

The Olivier award winning production has returned to the West End for it’s third stint in the capital! Opening at the National Theatre nine years ago, the pulse-pounding production was an instant hit, receiving a host of 5-star reviews, in addition to a Critics’ Circle Theatre and Olivier award for its star Denise Gough. Following a sold-out transfer to Wyndham’s Theatre, the show then went to Broadway where it received six Drama Desk Awards nominations. The New York Times praised it’s leading lady, saying ‘Denise Gough makes a spectacular New York stage debut conveying the character’s colossal degradation and silverfish cunning.’ But how does the latest run of Duncan Macmillan’s play fair? 

15 May, 2024 | By Sian McBride

People, Places and New Production Shots

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People, Places and New Production Shots

Following a critically acclaimed stint in Broadway, and two award-winning sold out runs in the West End, People, Places and Things finally checked into Trafalgar Theatre last Friday (3 May 2024)! And, if these striking new production shots are anything to go by, our patience for the patients return has more than paid off!

9 May, 2024 | By Sian McBride

What’s opening in London theatres this month? (May 2024)Spotlight on Denise Gough

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Spotlight on Denise Gough

After seven years, Denise Gough makes her long awaited return to the West End stage!

The Olivier award winning actress made her debut exactly two decades ago, starring alongside Oscar winner Holly Hunter in By the Bog of Cats at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre. Twenty years later the critically acclaimed Irish actor has picked up a hefty collection of awards herself, and has become a certified star of stage and screen.

This spring will mark Gough’s fourth stint in People, Places and Things, checking in to her ‘career changing’ role for a strictly limited 14 week run at Trafalgar Theatre. Her highly praised central performance as Emma was hailed ‘explosive and fearless’ ‘awe-inspiring’ and ‘powerful, provocative, thrilling’ by the critics during the inaugural run back in 2015.

This may be the fourth incarnation of her award-winning role, but she is anything but a one trick pony. Her performances outside of the rehab have earned her an Olivier award and Tony nomination, and have seen her portray a sultry science teacher, a grief-stricken twin and a crossdressing 19th century French aristocrat! Here are just some of our favourite roles.

16 Mar, 2024 | By Sian McBride

Review: A Five Star Run At The Wyndham's Theatre For People, Places & Things

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Review: A Five Star Run At The Wyndham's Theatre For People, Places & Things

People, Places & Things is another successful west end transfer from the ever brilliant National Theatre. The play had a sell out run at the Dorfman Theatre in the South Bank complex and is now enjoying a five star run at the Wyndham’s Theatre.

19 Apr, 2016 | By Harrison Fuller

White walls. Bright lights. Short sentences. When Does "Stylistic" Become Self-Indulgent?

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White walls. Bright lights. Short sentences. When Does "Stylistic" Become Self-Indulgent?

“Stylistic” is a word used to describe, seemingly, most shows at the moment. But is it necessarily a good thing? I love seeing shows with a unique style but, sometimes, “stylistic” comes across as little more than self-indulgent. I mean, how many shows use the “unique” idea of invasive, bright lighting, and abstract perspectives?

18 Apr, 2016 | By Harriet Wilson

Review: People, Places & Things At The Wyndham's Theatre

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Review: People, Places & Things At The Wyndham's Theatre

People, Places & Things, playing at the Wyndham's Theatre until the 4th June 2016, is a stylistic, flawlessly-performed production that exceeded my expectations. Whilst fairly intense, a well-balanced touch of humour stopped the show from being overbearing, creating an overall enjoyable piece of theatre.

4 Apr, 2016 | By Harriet Wilson

In Praise Of... Unreserved Seating

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In Praise Of... Unreserved Seating

I am aware some will look at this headline with confusion, maybe even repulsion but I can explain. Unreserved seating isn’t just about spoiling your pre-theatre bar time but about a fair ticketing system that allows friends to book separately and the over organised (or those with the sharpest elbows) to triumph. I look at the many pros, the occasional con that is unreserved seating.

19 Mar, 2016 | By Shanine Salmon

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