Children under 5 will not be admitted.
Performance dates
6 June - 1 September 2018
Run time 2hr 30min (inc. interval)
Includes interval
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Pressure tickets are now available for the limited West End run at the Ambassadors Theatre
Opening on the 74th anniversary of the D-Day Landings, Pressure comes to the Ambassadors Theatre for a strictly limited season from 6 June to 1 September 2018. Pressure was lauded by critics at Chichester Festival Theatre, had a successful national tour and went on to a sold-out run at Park Theatre and is now transferring to London’s West End.
The Allied forces are poised to strike and more than a quarter million lives are at stake, if and when they attack rests on the shoulders of the most unlikely, a meteorologist. This is certainly the most important weather forecast of all time. Based on an incredible true story David Haig’s new World War Two drama, Pressure, follows two allied meteorologists as they work to predict the weather ahead of the Normandy Landings.
In the headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force Operation Overlord is looming and over the course of three days it is up to Group Captain James Stagg to advise General Eisenhower on the weather and if the D-Day plans need to be changed.
Oliver Award winning actor and writer of the play David Haig reprises his role as group Captain James Stagg. He is joined by Malcolm Sinclair as General Eisenhower and Laura Rogers as Kay Summersby. Pressure is directed by John Dove, with design by Colin Richmond, lighting by Tim Mitchell, sound by Philip Pinsky, video by Andrzej Goulding and casting by Lisa Makin.
Do not miss your chance to see Oliver Award winning actor David Haig star in this thunderous new WWII drama which he penned.
Recent Reviews
I never knew that a story about weather forecasting could be so gripping
Absolutely brilliant !!! A powerful theatrical experience, so simply put together, which I will remember for years to come. David Haig is an incredibly talented, insightful and well researched playwright and actor who, with an "easy" mix of powerful drama and comedy, is able to draw in audiences of all ages.
The play was excellent entertainment and the theatre and staff of high quality, The only complaint i have is that the request for me to give feedback was sentk to me THIRTEEN times between 9am and 9.58am! Charles Wilson.
A good production in a small theatre which means the acting need to be very good. Theatre is old and tired but maybe that fits in with the play.
Excellent, we loved performance.
Brilliant and completely holding ones attention for the whole play with build up of great tension.
I enjoyed every minute of this play, excellent writing and acting - it was gripping.
Excellent. Well written, well acted, engrossing.
Best acting ever! Interesting and engaging. Highly recommend seeing it.
Excellent production and cast. Very moving and informative play.
It was a great play - tickets were very good value.
Really good play made you think, laugh and take note of how serious the situation was........very enjoyable acting was great ! Should have a longer run in the westend.
Latest Pressure News
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World War II drama Pressure announces full casting ahead of its premiere
David Haig's historical play, Pressure, has just confirmed its final casting. The announcement comes ahead of its grand opening at the Ambassadors Theatre on 6 June 2018, which also happens to be the 74th anniversary of the Normandy D-Day landings.
29 May, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
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Pressure is building up to a West End debut this summer
David Haig's critically acclaimed play, Pressure, is set to transfer to London's West End come June after wrapping up a successful run at the Park Theatre on 28 April 2018.
4 Apr, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
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