The Barn Theatre's UK tour of the stage adaptation of 'The King's Speech', about King George VI and his speech therapist Lionel Logue.
The King's Speech comes to the Belgrade Theatre from 19 to 23 January 2027, as part of a nationwide UK tour. It's a stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning film, written by David Seidler from his own screenplay, directed by Loveday Ingram and produced by the Barn Theatre in partnership with Tiny Giant Entertainment. The production first opened at the Barn Theatre in Cirencester before heading out on the road.
The story follows the future King George VI, known as Bertie, a shy man with a debilitating stammer, and his unlikely friendship with Lionel Logue, an unconventional speech therapist from Australia. The two work together as Bertie prepares for a pivotal wartime radio address, and the play builds around that relationship. It's a drama about duty, courage and finding one's voice, and it blends humour and heart with the high stakes of the moment.
On stage, the production is led by Stefan Dennis and George Rainsford. The Daily Telegraph called it 'elegant, lucid and witty', while The Guardian described it as 'a highly enjoyable play'. It runs for about 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
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Evening performances are at 7.30pm, with matinees at 2pm on Thursday and Saturday. Tickets start from £20, including the booking fee, and matinee seats from £27.50.
Date
19 January – 23 January
19:30
Location
Belgrade TheatrePrice
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
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