Backbeat, Duke of York's

Running time: 2hrs 20mins

Backbeat Overview

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Financial Times

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'The Beatles are back in town. Backbeat is a back-story to cherish'
Fiona Mountford - Evening Standard

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'A striking, absorbing play with music. Imaginative, thrilling and startling'
Sam Marlowe - Time Out

Backbeat at London's Duke of York’s Theatre must end 18th February!

Book now for your last chance to see Backbeat at London's Duke of York's Theatre. Must end 18th February!

Backbeat is the story of how The Beatles 'became' The Beatles – when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe embarked on their journey from the famous docks of Liverpool to search for success in the seedy red light district of Hamburg.

The compelling triangular relationship between the band's original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, the striking German photographer Astrid Kirchherr with whom he fell in love, and his best friend John Lennon, became an intrinsic part of The Beatles' story – and put them on an unstoppable trajectory onto the world stage.

Directed by the award-winning David Leveaux, Backbeat features all-time rock 'n' roll classics including Love Me Do, PS I Love You, Twist & Shout, I Saw Her Standing There, Rock 'N' Roll Music, Long Tall Sally, Please Mr Postman and Money - live on stage as performed by 'The Beatles'.

Backbeat contains language & scenes of an adult nature - parental guidance is advised for those under the age of 15. Please be advised that there will be smoking on stage during this production.

Backbeat Access

Booking Information

Access Booking line: 0844 871 7677

Access Performances

Audio Description
None scheduled
Sign Language Interpreted
None scheduled
Captioned
None scheduled
SUR Titles
None scheduled

Venue Access Information

The Duke of York’s seating design incorporates two wheelchair spaces in the Royal Circle (level access), with an accompanying companion seat. Due to the listed design of the theatre, the auditorium can only accommodate a maximum of two wheelchairs per performance. Alternatively, the patron can transfer into designated transfer seats in the Royal Circle (level access), while the wheelchair remains in the foyer with front of house staff. Both wheelchair spaces and transfer seats are accessed via the main entrance to the foyer.
The Duke of York's is equipped with a Sennheiser infra-red sound amplification system. To access the infra-red systems please request receiving equipment from the Box Office situated in the main foyer - a deposit of £10 is required.
There are two devices available: Induction Loop Necklace Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control. Headset This device amplifies sound through earpieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid.
A maximum of two guide dogs can be admitted per performance to patrons booking an aisle seat. If preferred, front of house staff can look after the guide dog in the foyer during the performance.
The access toilet is located opposite the auditorium right entrance to the Royal Circle.

Duke of York's Information

Duke of York's

Duke of York's
St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4BG
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Directions

By bus: Number 24, 29 or 176 to Leicester Square.

Closest Tube:

Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square, Charing Cross

Contact Information

Book online: Use the links below

Telephone Booking: 0844 871 7627

Customer Service: 0844 871 7627

Groups Bookings: 0844 871 7627

Access Bookings: 0844 871 7677

The Cocktail Bar

Experience the exciting new cocktail bar at the Duke of York’s theatre. The Cocktail Bar will be open exclusively for patrons from 6pm on the evening of your performance. We have a fabulous 2 for £10 cocktail offer between 6-7pm so it pays to get here early and really start your night at the Duke’s in sparkling fashion! Reserve Your Table Today! Call 020 7565 6500.

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Backbeat Seating Plan

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Backbeat Group Bookings

School: £19.50 + 1 teacher free for every 10
Group: £32.50

Booking Information

Groups Booking line: 0844 871 7627

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