Play · Off-West End
Desire Under the Elms
Eugene O’Neill’s four-time Pulitzer Prize-winning twentieth-century classic, directed by former Almeida Resident Director Ebenezer Bamgboye and starring Zackary Momoh, tells the story of Eben and his half-brothers toiling on their family farm. Their dreams of the future are shattered when their patriarch Ephraim returns with an unexpected companion, exploding the status quo and their imagined futures in this shattering family drama.
Buying advice
How to book
Desire Under the Elms is at the Almeida, with seats from £15 to £70; peak dates cost only about 6% more.
Ways to pay less
There's no need to book far ahead as the show sells steadily rather than out, so you won't miss out on seats. Peak performances carry a surcharge, making mid-range seats £50 against £47 off-peak, but the difference is small enough that you should choose the date that suits you. The best value is for those aged 25 and under, who pay from £5 for performances between Tuesday 10 and Monday 16 November. Discounted tickets are also available for ages 30 and under, over 65s, or the unemployed, but these are not valid on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday performances.
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£5 tickets for ages 25 and under — Available for performances Tue 10 – Mon 16 Nov. Use code 25UNDER. Tickets on sale 20 Oct at 5pm.
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Discounted tickets for ages 30 & under, over 65s, or unemployed — Not valid on Thu, Fri, or Sat performances.
Pricing
+6% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £65 | £65 |
| Mid-range | £50 | £50 |
| Budget | £32 | £20 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £70 | £60 |
| Mid-range | £47 | £47 |
| Budget | £27 | £15 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Where to sit
The middle of the Stalls is excellent, but pillars and the overhang mean booking carefully. The Circle is panoramic from the middle; avoid the sharp curve at the ends.
The Almeida Theatre's own seating guide, level by level, is below.
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