The Moderate Soprano

The Moderate Soprano by David Hare

“I want to give my country a model of perfection. My country needs cheering up. I’m the man to do it.”

A man of great passions, John Christie wooed his opera singer wife with determination befitting someone you won the military cross in World War one. In 1934 the Old Etonian science teacher embarks on the construction of an opera house on his estate in Sussex. Christie hears of refugees arriving from Nazi Germany who may be able to help him deliver his vision – providing they are willing to cast his wife in the lead.

David Hare tells the story of how Glyndebourne, the most English of institutions, derives its character firstly from a woman and secondly from an Austrian and two Germans.


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]