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Irish writer Kate O'Brien's classic 1926 play running at the Finborough Theatre 6 September - 1 October 2022. First London production for 95 years. finboroughtheatre.co.uk Joined July 2022-
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Some of our fantastic Humanities students @UniofHerts explaining why they're studying for a #History degree youtu.be/N1Ih1hLM5fo?si…
Tonight is sold out! Some tickets are still available for Saturday matinee and evening. Book now so you don't miss your chance to see MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES on its last day 🎭 🗓️ Must end TOMORROW! 📍@finborough 🎟️ buff.ly/3DkFnYE
We are sold out tonight! To learn about @finborough return policy visit: finboroughtheatre.co.uk/booking/return…
We are sold out tonight! To learn about @finborough return policy visit: finboroughtheatre.co.uk/booking/return…
With Andrew Hawkins, Suzan Sylvester and Poppy Allen-Quarmby - all outstanding.
With Andrew Hawkins, Suzan Sylvester and Poppy Allen-Quarmby - all outstanding.
Don't just take our word for it! Take a look at what our audience members said about MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES 🎭 Final week of performances starts today, book your tickets now! 📸 Carla Joy Evans
Today is a well-deserved day off for the cast and crew of MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES but we'll be back tomorrow evening to start off our final week! Only 6 performances left 🎭 🗓️ Until 2 September 2023 📍 @finborough 🎟️ finboroughtheatre.co.uk/production/mak…
⛈Shelter from the rain with critically acclaimed triple bill, Makeshifts and Realities. The bank holiday sale continues with £14 tickets still available online for tonight at 7.00pm and Sunday, 3:00pm. Use code SPECIAL14 at the checkout! finboroughtheatre.co.uk/production/mak…
"Eyre creates one of the most unpleasant but believable characters I have ever seen on stage, with a gloriously evil voice to boot." - @LondonTheatre1 🗓️ Until 2 September 2023 📍 @finborough 🎟️ buff.ly/3DkFnYE
An offer from our friends at the Finborough. Highly recommended.
"immense life and spirit in each of the plays...first-rate performances" - Michael Billington, Country Life magazine. Edwardian triple bill: Makeshifts, Realities & Honour thy Father continues @finborough theatre 2 Sept. @TaPRA_ @W4BookFest @FriendsChiswick @WomensHistNet
📢 Special Summer Bank Holiday offer! £14 tickets valid for 26 August, 7.30pm and 27 August, 3pm! Use code SPECIAL14 at the checkout! 📍 @finborough 🎟️ finboroughtheatre.co.uk/production/mak…
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📢 FLASH SALE! £17 tickets valid only for today, 20 August, 3pm! Use code ROBINS17 at the checkout! 📍 @finborough 🎟️ finboroughtheatre.co.uk/production/mak…
"The sense of forgotten life captured on the wing is fascinating!" - Susannah Clap, The Observer. The triple bill of rediscovered Edwardian plays Makeshifts and Realities runs @finborough for 2 more weeks - 2 September. Eves 7.30. Matinees Sat/Sun 3pm theguardian.com/stage/2023/aug…
Our friends @finborough have an offer on tickets this weekend for their much-praised Edwardian triple bill.
Our friends @finborough have an offer on tickets this weekend for their much-praised Edwardian triple bill.
“Following these two excellent dramas, we are given a third after the interval” 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Five stars from London Theatre londontheatre1.com/reviews/makesh… Makeshifts and Realities by Gertrude Robins now playing at Finborough Theatre until September the 2nd!
"HIDDEN GEM" - from @FringeReview "...These plays should transfer, be far better-known, and at least they’re packed out – grab a ticket if you possibly can before it closes on September 2nd." Read all about it here: fringereview.co.uk/review/fringer…
Makeshifts and Realities Come before this Sunday for cheaper seats! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟from London Theatre 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 from London Pub Theatre 🌟🌟🌟🌟 from The Stage 🌟🌟🌟🌟 from Reviews Hub 🌟🌟🌟🌟 from Plays to see 🌟🌟🌟🌟 from StageDoor 🌟🌟🌟🌟 from Westend Bestfriend
Come and see MAKESHIFTS AND REALITIES, before ticket prices go up for the last two weeks! Book now! 🗓️ Until 2 September 2023 📍 @finborough 🎟️ finboroughtheatre.co.uk/production/mak… 📸 Carla Joy Evans
Fascinating triple bill @finborough of Edwardian ‘problem plays’ - finely played, genuine drama, surprising social history. Recommended.

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