Coming up at Theatre Royal Stratford East

Reasons to be Cheerful, 22nd Oct – 13 Nov

It’s 1979. Ian Dury and the Blockheads’ new single REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL (part 3) is climbing the charts. Labour has just lost the recent election to the Tories. Vinnie and his mates are big Ian Dury fans and they are desperate to see him at the Hammersmith Odeon but the gig is sold out. Vinnie will do anything to get tickets, but life is complicated. His dad is dying; the girl he loves is going out with his boss at the supermarket, and his own band never stops fighting. But the opportunity to get tickets for the gig arises and events take a surprising turn.

Set during a time of political change and economic hardship, Dury’s songs provide a powerful political and emotional backdrop to this coming-of-age tale.

Free tickets

If you’ve not been to Theatre Royal Stratford East before, then under-26s can claim a free ticket under the A Night Less Ordinary scheme. Ring the box office (020 8534 0310) to book a ticket for you and friend. Free tickets are available for performances Tues-Thurs and can be booked on the day or the day before the performance you wish to attend and are subject to availability. You’ll need to provide Photo ID when you collect your tickets. If you’re coming back to us, then you can get the best available seat for any Tuesday to Friday performance for just £8.

Plus! There’s free music and comedy every night in the bar.

Getting there

Theatre Royal is just a few minutes walk from Stratford Station. It is only about 15 minutes from the City and not much more from the West End. Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, Stratford, London E15 1BN.

Tube, Train and DLR: Stratford.Bus: 86, 104, 108, 158, 238, 241, 257, 262, 473, D8, S2

Click here to take a virtual online tour of Theatre Royal Stratford East.

Box Office: 020 8534 0310 / www.stratfordeast.com