23.5 Hours 2024
Opened: September 4, 2024Closing: October 05, 2024
23.5 Hours - West End History , Info & More
Park Theatre
Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London N4 3JP, United Kingdom London
Leigh Hodges, wife of a once-beloved high school teacher, finds herself thrust into the turbulent aftermath of her husband’s imprisonment. Standing by him amidst doubt and scrutiny, Leigh navigates the ultimate test of love, truth, and loyalty. Each revelation forces her to re-evaluate their life together while she struggles to shield their son Nicholas.
As family bonds strain and secrets unravel, this gripping drama explores the profound impact of a conviction for sexual misconduct and how it impacts their lives, close friends, and wider community. With its thrilling exploration of the collateral damage of past and present actions, 23.5 Hours delves deep into the complexities of trust, family dynamics, and the pursuit of justice.
__Assisted Perfromances:__
Captioned: Tue 24 Sep 19.30
Audio Described: Sat 28 Sep 15.00 and touch tour at 14.00
Parents & Babies: Thu 3 Oct 11.00 Babes in arms under 1 year go free.
FEATURED REVIEWS FOR 23.5 Hours
Review: 23.5 HOURS, Park Theatre
8 / 10
The actual tragedy lies with Tom and Leigh’s son, Nick. Jem Matthews is remarkable as the striking example of an emotionally disenfranchised youth. 23.5 Hours hits so hard because it doesn’t present an outlandish picture of abuse or a creepy groomer; these are our neighbours, our friends. It opens up a startling discourse, especially because Crim never solves the mystery regarding Tom’s actions. It’s an average family with a pretty home (Carla Goodman made some solid interior design choices) and a normal life. He’s a teacher, she’s a nurse. Their child is (well, used to be) a good-natured, well-adjusted student. When did it all go wrong? The writer suggests everything might have been wrong all along.
23.5 Hours review – Lisa Dwan drives striking story of a shattered marriage
6 / 10
At its best, Crim’s dialogue is natural, effervescent and brilliant. But as the play progresses, it begins to flow like a series of moral questions rather than an advancing narrative. The crime itself becomes secondary to its fallout, with the characters thrown into a frenzy of uncertainty. In the leading role of Leigh, Lisa Dwan looks increasingly more broken by each interaction with her husband. We watch as she tries to squeeze herself back into her once adoring marriage. But her instinctive physical discomfort gives away the feelings she wants to be able to forget. As Tom, David Sturzaker’s gentle, unthreatening tone grows to become more sinister.
Category
1 - 3 of 3
Review Roundup: 23.5 HOURS at Park Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 10, 2024
See what the critics are saying about 23.5 Hours at Park Theatre. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Review: 23.5 HOURS, Park Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - September 10, 2024
by Cindy Marcolina - September 10, 2024
Leigh’s husband was arrested for inappropriate sexual conduct with a minor. A teacher once loved by students and parents alike, he’s now out of prison and facing the casualties of his violent fall from grace. Playwright Carey Crim explores the effects of these serious allegations on the ones who surround the accused, viewing the aftermath of the crime mostly from Tom’s family. As Leigh tries her best to protect their son and stand by her spouse, her faith in him falters. Is he really capable of what he’s been charged with? Far from an easy watch, this is a thought-provoking and provocative piece of theatre.
Guest Blog: Director Katharine Farmer on Directing Different Perspectives of Trauma and Healing in 23.5 HOURS at the Park Theatre
by Guest Author - September 2, 2024
by Guest Author - September 2, 2024
As a director, I've had the unique experience of working on two powerful plays by Carey Crim that explore the aftermath of sexual abuse from starkly different angles. As I prepare for the European premiere of 23.5 Hours at Park Theatre, I'd like to share some insights into the challenges and revelations that come with bringing these contrasting perspectives to life on stage, and why I was drawn to telling both stories.
23.5 Hours History
Other Productions of 23.5 Hours
| West End |
West End |
Videos