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The Forsyte Saga Part 1: Irene

In the first of two parts of this adaptation of a literary classic, we follow Irene as she longs to escape her marriage of necessity in search of true love - but only tragedy awaits...

Key information

Run time

2h 20min

Recommended age

+14 years

Genre

Play, period drama

About the show

Follow Irene’s story of desire, scandal and tragedy in this new adaptation of the 1922 novel, The Forsyte Saga by John Galsworthy.

  • An absolutely gripping period drama piece, adapted by Shaun McKenna and Lin Coghlan, and directed by Josh Roche.
  • This production brings the unheard female voices of the 1922 novel to the fore for the first time.
  • The story follows penniless Irene, who joined the wealthy Forsyte family in a marriage of necessity - but can’t bring herself to love her adoring husband, Soames.
  • Her affair with charming architect Philip Bosinney sparks a scandal that unleashes a series of tragic events, forever haunting the Forsyte family.
  • Starring Fiona Hampton as Irene Forsyte and Joseph Millson as Soames Forsyte.
  • Taking place at the Park Theatre in Finsbury Park, London.

Prepare for the experience

  • Please note that theatre tickets cannot be purchased with other experiences. Should you want to shop around additional experiences, complete your theatre shows purchase first and explore our range of products after.

Children information

  • The content in The Forsyte Saga Part 1: Irene is suitable people aged 14 and up.
  • This production contains themes of violence and sexual violence.

Accessibility information

  • A captioned performance will take place on Sat 26th Oct at 3:00 pm.
  • An audio described performance will take place on Sat 2nd Nov at 3:00 pm, with a touch tour at 2:00 pm.
  • Please contact us if you require any accessibility information with regard to this theatre.

Ticket restrictions

  • Theatre show tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable, unfortunately.

Additional information

  • Once you select the date and time, hit the ‘View seats’ button to check the availability and price of your preferred seats.
  • Your purchase will be timed so you will have 10 minutes to complete it.
  • Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist.
  • Finsbury Park station and the surrounding area can get very busy when Arsenal play at home. Please check the fixture list before you book.

The show’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen before booking.

  • Duration: 2 hours and 20 minutes (including interval).
  • Please arrive 30-45 minutes before the event start time to aid with the safe movement of customers around the venue.
  • The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.

Regular show times are:

  • Monday - Saturday: 7:30 pm
  • Thursday and Saturday (matinee): 3:00 pm

How to get there

  • Address: Park Theatre, 13 Clifton Terrace, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3JP, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest Underground and train stations: Finsbury Park.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Encore Tickets.

Upon booking VisitBritain sends an instant order confirmation via email. The supplier will send a barcode or a QR code up to 24 hours before the show. Please print it out or show it over your mobile phone when you arrive.  This product is non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable.

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