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One shattered promise. A high stakes thriller.

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This production is recommended for ages 16+.

Performance dates

31 July - 31 August 2024

Run time 1hr 25mins (no interval)

Includes interval

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When it Happens to You London Tickets

Amanda Abbington (Sherlock) leads an electric ensemble cast in this high stakes thriller by New York Times best-selling author Tawni O’Dell. Playing a strictly limited run at the Park Theatre, don’t miss your chance to see this critically acclaimed play.

What is When it Happens to You about?

‘This was a 3am phone call no mother wants to receive’

One shattered promise threatens to rip apart a family, as a mother (Amanda Abbington) desperately tries to navigate a future following a life-changing event.

Fuelled by tears, laughter, hope and love, this pacy theatrical page-turner propels its audience into the heart of an unmissable drama.  

Please bear in mind

This production is recommended for ages 16+

Facts and critical acclaim

  • ‘Extraordinarily powerful’ - Broadway Radio, ‘A powerful play of love and humour through tragedy’ - Bust Magazine, ‘Accomplishes catharsis with its simplicity, its straight forwardness, its significance’ – Theater Pizzazz.
  • Tawni O’Dell’s novels have been translated into fifteen languages and published in over forty countries. Her debut, Black Roads, was selected by Opera Winfrey for her world-famous Book Club.

When it Happens to You cast

Amanda Abbington

Further casting to be announced.

When it Happens to You creatives

Director – Jez Bond

Book - Tawni O’ Dell

Recent Reviews

4.5
2 reviews

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Park Theatre best seats and seating plan

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Park Theatre best seats and seating plan

Located in Finsbury Park, Park Theatre opened in 2013 after local residents, and theatre  luminaries including Ian McKellen and Alan Rickman, fundraised to convert an abandoned office block into the theatre we know today. The modern venue is known for its intimate performance spaces, with the larger Park200 and the more compact Park90, which together host a diverse array of productions. Notable past performances include the world premiere of The Boys in the Band revival, which later transferred to the West End and the world premiere of Oliver Cotton’s Daytona, starring Maureen Lipman – which went on a critically acclaimed UK tour.

The Park Theatre specialises in new writing, often showcasing bold and innovative works that challenge and engage audiences. Its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity has made it a beloved venue for both emerging and established theatre-makers.

What are the best seats at the Park Theatre?

Park200 is the larger of the two theatres, with two levels of seating (Stalls and Circle). Both of these sections are raked, ensuring good sightlines from most seats. The seating is arranged in a thrust formation, with seats located on three sides of the stage (front and sides). If budget is not an option, the central stalls seats provide excellent views, whereas the uppermost rows in the circle on either side of the stage and the corner seats of the stalls section offer great value for money. 

Park90’s configuration can vary, but it typically features a more flexible arrangement that can include end-on, traverse, or in-the-round setups. The venue is intimate, with excellent sightlines from all seats. Check the specific seating plan for the production you are attending to choose the best seats. 

Park Theatre seating plan

26 Jul, 2024 | By Sian McBride