Play · Off-West End
The Captain
The Captain is a play written by and starring Adam Riches, directed by Tom Parry. It tells the story of Captain Matthew Webb, the first man to swim the English Channel, celebrating his bravery and fortitude. The production, which won a 2026 Fringe First Award, also explores Webb's later life and his relentless pursuit of the impossible.
The show has a running time of 60 minutes and is recommended for ages 15+. It contains moments of audience interaction.
Buying advice
How to book
Seats run from £24 to £32. Under-30s pay less from £10; groups get the biggest reduction.
Deals6
Best deals across LondonEvery current deal we track for The Captain, checked daily. Last checked 16 October.
- Young
Tickets are £10 for those under 30, available on GREEN seats for all performances.
Discounts are available for those aged 65 and over on selected seats for Monday evening and Thursday matinee performances.
- Group
Groups buying 10 tickets will receive the 11th ticket free. Discount automatically applies in the basket.
A limited number of Pay What You Can tickets are available to those on low incomes, valid for Thursday matinee or Wednesday evening performances.
- Other
Book tickets for both The Captain and Jimmy in the same transaction to automatically save £10. Applies to all dates and seats; cannot be used with other offers.
- Other
Entertainment Union Members can receive discounts for performances Mon-Thu.
Pricing
+0% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £32 | £32 |
| Mid-range | £29 | £29 |
| Budget | £24 | £24 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £32 | £32 |
| Mid-range | £29 | £29 |
| Budget | £24 | £24 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Seating
Thinking of going with a group?
There’s a group rate for this show (see the group deal). Register your interest and we’ll try to organise a trip at that rate once enough people are in.
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