J B Priestley's Classic Thriller
The National Theatre's

AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Directed by Stephen Daldry

 

Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns

Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman.

His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.

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The Independent
★★★★

“Every time Stephen Daldry's great production of this JB Priestley play returns, its power and pertinence feel all the more striking"

The Times
★★★★

"Stephen Daldry’s spectacularly successful remount of JB Priestley has returned to the West End… it remains a remarkable evening."

Dominic Cavendish for The Telegraph
★★★★

"I never tire of watching it. An Inspector Calls always speaks to the changing political moment."

Written at the end of the Second World War and set before the First, JB Priestley’s brilliantly constructed masterpiece powerfully dramatises the dangers of casual capitalism’s cruelty, complacency and hypocrisy. Stephen Daldry’s epic production highlights the play’s enduring relevance.

Now world-renowned as one of Britain’s leading theatre and film directors, Stephen Daldry has received Academy Award nominations for his films The Reader, The Hours, Billy Elliot and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. His recent West End theatre work includes David Hare’s Skylight at the Wyndham’s Theatre and Peter Morgan’s The Audience at the Apollo Theatre. His multi award-winning production of Billy Elliot The Musical ran for 11 incredible years at the Victoria Palace before embarking on a national tour.

Featuring Ian MacNeil’s ingenious designs, music by Oscar-winning composer Stephen Warbeck (Shakespeare in Love) and atmospheric lighting by Rick Fisher, this landmark production is guaranteed to have old fans rushing back and new theatregoers being swept away into the mysterious world of Inspector Goole.

Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes

Access Performances:

Signed performance - Thu 26 Jan evening

Audio described - Sat 28 Jan matinee