Allelujah!
The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an NHS efficiency drive. Meanwhile, a documentary crew eager to capture its fight for survival follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir (newest member: the Pudsey Nightingale).
Alan Bennett’s new play is as sharp as The History Boys and as funny as The Lady in the Van.
Dates
The Bridge, London
11 July – 29 September 2018
Gallery
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
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Allelujah!. Photo: Manuel Harlan
Creative Team
Writer Alan Bennett
Director Nicholas Hytner
Designer Bob Crowley
Choreographer Arlene Phillips
Lighting Designer Natasha Chivers
Sound Designer Mike Walker
Composer George Fenton
Hair and Wigs Campbell Young Associates
Trailer
Reviews
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“Singalongs and Bennett’s stinging wit light up a state-of-the-nation play”
The Guardian
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“Leaves you bobbing on a wave of happiness”
The Independent
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“Generosity, passion and a good heart. Hugely enjoyable”
WhatsOnStage
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“Alan Bennett’s new hospital drama is just what the doctor ordered”
Daily Telegraph
★★★★