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Performance dates
19 May - 13 June 2021
Run time: 2hr (inc. interval)
Includes interval
Free E-Tickets
This show offers free, no-hassle self-print or e-tickets
The heartwarming, tragi-comic play Love Letters by A. R. Gurney is returning to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket to play a strictly limited season beginning 19 May. The play features an addictive love story of the shared nostalgic memories, deep closeness, and missed opportunities of two lifelong, unlikely friends that has been touching audiences' hearts for decades. A piece that could have been written for the COVID-19 era, Love Letters is now on sale and you won't want to miss it!
Love Letters, in a nutshell, is about the budding romance between two pen pals separated physically by miles, but brought closer together over the years through candid correspondence and shared confessions.
When the young Andrew Makepeace Ladd III accepts a birthday party invitation from Melissa Gardner, Melissa writes him a thank you note… and, thus, begins a one-of-a-kind romantic friendship and tender-loving communication destined to last for nearly 50 years.
Having first opened in New York City in 1989, Love Letters is perhaps widely known for becoming a finalist for the 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play quickly gained overwhelming popularity and has since been staged in entertainment venues all over the world. The piece has also had a tradition of casting both real-life couples and on-screen couples with good chemistry to play the protagonists.
Arrival at the theatre
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the show. The theatre will open 60 minutes prior to the performance for safety and comfort.
Will I need to wear a face-covering?
You will be required to wear a face-covering at all times in the theatre, except when consuming drinks bought in the venue. If you are exempt from wearing a face-covering proof of exception would be appreciated.
Will I need to have my temperature checked?
Upon arrival at the theatre, your temperature will be read, either by our new technology or by a handheld reader. If your temperature is 37.8C or higher we will test you again after 10 minutes and if your temperature is still 37.8C or higher, you and those who are part of your ticket order will not be allowed to enter the venue.
What should I bring?
Belongings should be kept to a minimum and with you at all times as we will not have any cloakroom facilities available. No food or drink is allowed – except bottled water.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the show. The theatre will open 60 minutes prior to the performance for safety and comfort. Face covering is required at all times in the theatre. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering proof of exception would be appreciated. Upon arrival at the theatre your temperature will be read, either by our new technology, or by a handheld reader. If your temperature is 37.8C or higher we will test you again after 10 minutes and if your temperature is still 37.8C or higher, you and those who are part of your ticket order will not be allowed to enter the venue. No cloakroom facilities are available. No food or drink is allowed – except bottled water.
The first post-lockdown new production of a play will open at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket next month. Love Letters will open in the West End on 3 December and will run until 7 February 2021. The production previewed at Theatre Royal, Windsor will head to London and will adhere to social distancing and have Covid-security measures in place. London tickets for Love Letters are on sale now and will make the perfect treat for those missing live theatre!
6 Nov, 2020 | By Jade Ali