Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, Rebecca Frecknall’s ‘shiveringly beautiful production’ (The Sunday Times) of Tennessee Williams’...
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Summer and Smoke
Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre, Rebecca Frecknall’s ‘shiveringly beautiful production’ (The Sunday Times) of Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke transfers to the West End’s Duke of York’s Theatre for a strictly limited season.
Trapped between desire and a life of obligation, Alma meets John and her world turns upside down. With ‘spellbinding, stripped-back staging’ (Financial Times), this intoxicating classic about love, loneliness and self-destruction evokes the simmering passions of a sweltering summer in small-town Mississippi.
‘Patsy Ferran is a genuine marvel’ as Alma (Independent) and Matthew Needham ’fires up the stage’ (The Times) as John in this ‘unmissable Tennessee Williams revival’ (The Telegraph). This innovative and ‘exquisite, poignant production’ (Financial Times) ‘announces ‘Frecknall as a director of real vision‘ (Independent).

Summer and Smoke
There are no booking fees for this production.
However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £3.65 Transaction fee.
Summer and Smoke Access
Access Booking line: 0800 912 6971
The Duke of York’s Theatre has two dedicated Access Champions. Please contact them directly with any queries you may have.
Amy Worsdale
Deputy General Manager
[email protected]
Paul Heelis
Deputy Box Office Manager
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- Audio Description None scheduled
- Sign Language Interpreted None scheduled
- Captioned None scheduled
- SUR Titles None scheduled
- Relaxed Performances None scheduled
The Duke of York’s Theatre entrance is on street level where the box office, cloakroom, main foyer area and access toilet are located. The seating design incorporates two wheelchair spaces in the Royal Circle (level access), with an accompanying companion seat. Alternatively, the patron can transfer into a designated transfer seat in the Royal Circle (level access), while the wheelchair remains in the foyer with front of house staff. Please note that when sitting in the wheelchair spaces there is a restricted view but when using a seat transfer there is a clear view to the stage. Due to the listed design of the theatre, the auditorium can only accommodate a maximum of two wheelchairs per performance.
Wheelchair Space Measurements
Royal Circle Right (when looking at the stage): 85.5cm / 33 ¾ inches wide.
Royal Circle Left (when looking at the stage): 91cm / 35 ¾ inches wide.
The Duke of York’s Theatre has a sound amplification system called MobileConnect. MobileConnect is a new system from Sennheiser which operates on WiFi signal. You can use a venue device to connect to the signal or alternatively, download the MobileConnect app to your own android or apple device. This system can operate with a hearing aid if required. If you would like to use MobileConnect, please speak to a member of staff when you arrive at the theatre.
The Duke of York’s Theatre offers captioned performances in association with STAGETEXT. Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises. For more information visit www.stagetext.org.
Captioned performance dates are announced once scheduled with each show.
A portable hearing loop is situated inside the Box Office. Please let the Box Office staff know if you would like to use this facility and switch your hearing aid to the T setting.
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 to the right hand side of the main foyer area (level access), opposite the auditorium right entrance to the Royal Circle. Please note: The dimensions of this toilet are 87.5cm wide and 135cm deep.
Duke of York's Theatre Information
St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4BG
By bus: Number 24, 29 or 176 to Leicester Square.
Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
Groups Bookings : 020 7206 1174Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge.
Access Bookings : 0800 912 6971Stage Door / Admin:* :
ATG continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.
ATG Tickets are pleased to offer you an massive discount on your parking at a safe and convenient NCP Car Park in the heart of the West End. Simply purchase a voucher at the Duke of York's/Piccadilly Theatre Box Office on arrival. This will give you 4 hours of parking for £16, instead of the standard price of £24. An amazing saving! Offer valid at NCP Car Park Parker Street, Parker Mews, London, WC2B 5NT.
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