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NT Encore: Cyrano de Bergerac

Relaxed Screening

James McAvoy reflected in a mirror

James McAvoy returns to the stage in an inventive new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac, broadcast from the West End.

Fierce with a pen and notorious in combat, Cyrano almost has it all - if only he could win the heart of his true love Roxane. There’s just one big problem: he has a nose as huge as his heart. Will a society engulfed by narcissism get the better of Cyrano - or can his mastery of language set Roxane’s world alight?

Edmond Rostand’s masterwork is adapted by Martin Crimp, with direction by Jamie Lloyd (Betrayal). This classic play will be brought to life with linguistic ingenuity to celebrate Cyrano’s powerful and resonant resistance against overwhelming odds.

UK 2019 Dir Jamie Lloyd

Reviews

‘James McAvoy stuns in a piece of pure theatre‘
‘James McAvoy...proves a revelation in a super-smart stripped-back Cyrano that turns the play on its head and left me speechless with admiration‘

How is this screening Relaxed?

A relaxed event takes place in an environment more suitable for neurodiverse customers as well as those who would benefit from a more informal format. 
The cinema environment is tailored to the needs of the audience.

For this screening:

- The lights are dimmed, though not off.

- The volume levels are a little lower than usual.

- Attendees are free to sit in whichever seat they like and can enter and exit the room at any time, with easy access for any wheelchair users.

- Attendees are free to make noise in these screenings. 

- Staff are trained and ready to assist with any help the audience may need during these trips to the cinema at Barbican.

 

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