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Anna Ziegler's provocative play, Actually, transfers to the West End's Trafalgar Studios this summer!

Recommended age 16+

Performance dates

6 August - 31 August 2019

Run time To be confirmed.

Includes interval

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Amber and Tom hook up at party at their elite American university, and spend the night together. They agree on the drinking, they agree on the attraction, but what actually happened between them? 

With wit and urgency, Actually investigates the highly charged topic of sexual consent, the complex intersection of race and gender politics, our crippling desire to fit in, and the three sides to every story.

"Undeniably funny, poignant and profound"
New York Magazine

"Gripping. Beautifully rendered and complex"
LA Times

"Explosive, timely and riveting"
The Boston Globe

Content

Contains adult themes.

Special notes

Latecomers will not be admitted.

Group Pricing

Special pricing for groups of 10 or moreCheck our group prices and save!

Recent Reviews

4.7
22 reviews
customer

Excellant, well acted play with a timely story

FC Kroese

Enjoyed a lot the show! Drinks in bar expensive for the quality!

Simon Mark bennett

An amazing, powerful production!! Left with a lot to ponder!

Customer

Interesting real-world scenario of Anglo Saxon alcohol fuelled student relationships, with realistic nuances.

Simon Williams

A very well written play acted with passion that explores many of the multi faceted social and societal aspects of human interactions especially how communications are skewed by inter and intra expectations of race, gender, religion, structural (ie university policies and procedures) and social and sexual intercourse. Who understands what and why and the consequences there of.

Charles

Beautifully written play - realistic scenario, delivered with poise, humour and balance. Both actors were thoroughly convincing and compelling. I thought it was truly excellent, and have already recommended it to others.

P Toeman

Well crafted production and excellent performance of exceptional piece of modern writing.

Ms Gallivan

Really enjoyed this play, both actors gave such a heart felt performance on such a difficult theme. I especially enjoyed the intimacy of the performance venue as it perfectly suited both the theme and the actors. A very enjoyable evening.

caroline page

Really didn’t like it sadly as I did have high hopes. The audience directed monologues became boring to listen to and I noticed at least 6 members of the audience asleep. The female lead spoke too quickly for everything she said to be heard clearly and I didn’t believe in her character at all. The subject idea was clever but I feel it would have benefited from being cut to an hour. I’m an avid theatre goer but sadly wouldn’t recommend this particular production.

frank robertson

I thought it was very well done the acting was quality i felt a little ambivalent about what had actually (?) transpired, but perhaps i was meant to

Nancy Koeppel

Great acting and left me with lots to think about.

Mrs Dorothy Cook

The play was excellent. Loved the intimacy of the theater. Yasmin & Simon - wow - what amazing actors.

Latest Actually News

Actually play production shots released for Trafalgar Studios run

News / Productions / Photos

Actually play production shots released for Trafalgar Studios run

The Anna Ziegler-penned play Actually made its highly anticipated premiere on Tuesday and production photos for this thought-provoking piece have finally been released. Having premiered at Trafalgar Studios on 6 August 2019, the show's strictly limited run is booking until 31 August 2019.

Check out the production shots for Actually below and be sure to get your hands on tickets to the play early to ensure the best seats at Trafalgar Studios 2 whilst they're still available!

8 Aug, 2019 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

Q&A with Yasmin Paige from the West End’s Actually

Features / Interviews / New Shows + Transfers

Q&A with Yasmin Paige from the West End’s Actually

Making its West End premiere in just over 2-weeks time is Anna Ziegler’s provocative play Actually, where stars Yasmin Paige and Simon Manyonda will take to the stage in Trafalgar Studios 2. The play made its world premiere in Los Angeles in 2017, 2 years before this London transfer. Whilst it’s been a long wait, Ziegler’s piece will only stick around for a limited engagement, so you’ll want to act quickly to catch it whilst you can.

Tickets for Actually’s West End short run are being snapped up, this daring and tense show has got everyone intrigued to find out what really happened on that one significant night. Before we get sunk into the suspense and mystery of Actually, I recently got to ask the starring leads some questions. If you missed our insightful Q&A with Simon Manyonda then be sure to check that out and read below to see what Yasmin Paige had to say…

22 Jul, 2019 | By Jade Ali

Q&A with Actually star Simon Manyonda

News / Features / Interviews / New Shows + Transfers

Q&A with Actually star Simon Manyonda

Anna Ziegler’s provocative play is set to make its West End premiere in just a few weeks time after having first appeared in Los Angeles in 2017. Tickets for Actually are proving popular and it’s not surprising as this production will play at Trafalgar Studios for a strictly limited one-month run!

Actually tickets won’t be around long and this summer must-see hasn’t even begun yet! Ziegler’s play opens on 6 August and we can hardly wait for this tense, thought-provoking show. Ahead of its limited engagement, we got to ask Actually star Simon Manyonda some pressing questions. Read below to see what he had to say…

18 Jul, 2019 | By Jade Ali

Yasmin Paige and Simon Manyonda set to star in Anna Ziegler’s Actually play for its European premiere at Trafalgar Studios

News / Casting / New Shows + Transfers

Yasmin Paige and Simon Manyonda set to star in Anna Ziegler’s Actually play for its European premiere at Trafalgar Studios

Casting has been announced for Anna Ziegler’s Actually with Yasmin Paige and Simon Manyonda set to star. The show will make its highly anticipated world premiere at Trafalgar Studios in London's West End this August for a strictly limited season.

17 May, 2019 | By Jade Ali

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