Saving Grace

Saving Grace by Philip Ayckbourn

The play takes place in Jonathan and Grace’s garden over several months. We join friends and neighbours as they gather to ‘celebrate’ the imminent world’s end - according to some ancient prophecy. But the main interest for them all, with the exception of Jonathan, is Jonathan’s wife Grace. A woman who has long ceased speaking due to the traumatic disappearance of her father in her early teenage years. Grace has become the silent canvass upon which they each paint their hopes and imagined futures.

An accident with his homemade firework temporarily removes Jonathan from the picture and this provides the opportunity for the others to ‘move in’ on Grace. Their respective needs and longings soon intensify, driving Grace to breaking point. Escaping into her room, she discovers letters that bring closure to the mystery of her father’s disappearance. Grace is no longer silent as her voice gradually returns.

A character driven comedy drama exploring the theme of people who try to live their lives through others and one woman’s journey from silent suppression to independence and re-discovered creative freedom.


Accessibility

Stalls:

Lewes Little Theatre is committed to making your theatre experience as accessible as possible with the following features in our small but perfectly formed theatre,

• There are limited number of Wheelchair spaces or *Transfer seats available in the Stalls for every performance.
• Access seats need to be booked directly with the theatre box office, as the box office team knows the layout and facilities and can book the best seats for you.
• Lewes Little Theatre operates a free scheme for those who need an Essential Companion to be with them at a show to assist them. Essential Companion tickets can be booked by calling the box office on 01273 474826.

The theatre would be extremely grateful if audience members with additional needs arrive in plenty of time for each performance, as the auditorium’s configuration means late comers cannot always be adequately accommodated.

*Audience members are expected to transfer to a seat without assistance from the theatre’s volunteers, either by themselves or with assistance from their companion. 

Gallery:

Our gallery provides seating for 59 people with the following features: -

• Access to the gallery is by a main stairway and a series of steps in the space itself. It therefore may not be the best option for those with any condition which may make access/egress from the area difficult, especially in the event of an emergency evacuation.
• If an audience member would have difficulty in climbing or descending the stairs in an emergency, we would politely ask them to book seats in the Stalls.
• Seat bookings in the Gallery are accepted on this basis and that audience members have assessed their own accessibility to this area of the theatre.

A safety rail is in place in the Gallery and your view may be slightly restricted as a result.

Please direct queries about access to [email protected]