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BEFORE DARWIN CHANGED THE WORLD, ONE VOYAGE CHANGED HIS LIFE.
A new theatre in the Jerwood Gallery at the Natural History Museum will be unveiled for the European premiere of award-winning drama The Wider Earth. The play, about the story of a young Charles Darwin, will then run for a limited season.
Join the 22-year-old Darwin on HMS Beagle's daring voyage to the far side of the world, and discover the gripping story behind one of the most important discoveries in history.
The Wider Earth features a cast of seven, remarkable puppetry, an original score and cinematic animations to bring to life uncharted landscapes in the theatrical event of 2018.
This is a partnership project between Trish Wadley Productions, Dead Puppet Society and the Natural History Museum.
- Access Information
There is step free access to the venue for all matinee performances, and a lift available for evenings.
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds are available after purchase.
- Duration
Act I: 55 minutes
Interval: 20 minutes
Act II: 55 minutes
- General Conditions
There are designated 'latecomer points' during both Acts of The Wider Earth. Latecomers and readmission may involve a wait.
- Good To Know
By Tube
The nearest Tube station is South Kensington on the District, Piccadilly and Circle lines. The station is approximately five minutes’ walk from the Museum's Exhibition Road entrance.
Gloucester Road station also services the above Tube lines and is approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Queen's Gate entrance.
By bus
Routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1 stop close to the Museum.
By bicycle
There are cycle racks on Exhibition Road. The nearest Barclays Cycle Hire docking stations are outside our Exhibition Road entrance and on Thurloe Place, near South Kensington Tube station.
How to get into The Wider Earth
The Museum has three entrances, on Cromwell Road or Exhibition Road for matinees. For evening performances, patrons must enter the museum via the Queen’s Gate entrance only.
- Suitable For Children
The show is recommended for 10 years and over, however the puppetry and visual elements will appeal to younger people, but some of the Scientific content may go above their heads.
- Please note this production contains strobe lighting and loud noises.
- Times
From Tuesday 2nd October to Sunday 24th February.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Monday - No Performances
Tuesday - (excl 11 Dec when the performance is 2.30pm)
Wednesday - 7.30pm (excl 23 Nov when the performance is 2.30pm. Additional 2.30pm matinee 22nd October)
Thursday - 2.30pm and 7.30pm
Friday - 7.30pm (excluding 2 and 30 November). Additional 2.30pm performance on 2,9,30 November and 28 December.
Saturday - 2.30pm and 7.30pm (No 7.30pm performance on 13,27 October, 10 November, 1 December)
Sunday - 2.30pm
The Natural History Museum is closed from Mon 24 to Wed 26 December inclusive.
- Where Do I Go
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
Kensington
London
SW7 5BD
