Red
MGC Artistic Director Michael Grandage directs this first ever UK revival since directing the world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009. The production went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Award-winning stage and screen actor Alfred Molina reprises his critically acclaimed performance as the American abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. He is joined by rising star Alfred Enoch of US television drama series How to Get Away With Murder as his assistant Ken.
Under the watchful gaze of his young assistant, and the threatening presence of a new generation of artists, Mark Rothko takes on his greatest challenge yet: to create a definitive work for an extraordinary setting.
Red reunites John Logan and Michael Grandage following Peter and Alice with Judi Dench and Ben Whishaw which formed part of MG’s inaugural season in the West End in 2013, and their feature film Genius.
MGC also present The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh, at the Wyndhams Theatre from 23 June.
- Access Information
For information on accessibility please contact 0344 482 5137.
- Address
32 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0DA
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds after booking.
- Delivery Method
Collect at the venue on the day (the venue may require a form of ID).
- Duration
90 minutes with no interval.
- Good To Know
The appearance of any particular artist cannot be guaranteed. If in doubt please check with the Box Office before booking.
No Latecomers will be admitted. Please arrive promptly.
Re-admittance may be refused once the performance has started.
The following performances of Red will be filmed:
- 3pm Thursday 26 July 2018
- 7.30pm Thursday 26 July 2018
- 7.30pm Friday 27 July 2018
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation email with your booking reference.
Please print this and bring it with you on the day of the show a minimum of 30 minutes before the performance start time.
- Suitable For Children
No - this production contains strong language and real cigarettes will be used.
- What Should I Expect
This production contains strong language and real cigarettes will be used.
- Times
4th May 2018 - 28th July 2018
Monday to Saturday 7.30pm
Thursday & Saturday 3pm
- Where Do I Go
Wyndham's Theatre, Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0DA
How To Get There
Train: Charing Cross (approx. 200m)
Tube: Leicester Square (next to theatre), Charing Cross (approx. 600m), Holborn (approx. 600m)
Bus: 24, 29, 176
Wyndham's Theatre
32 Charing Cross Road London WC2H 0DA
Latest customer reviews
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Thoughtful exploration of artistry
30 July 2018
It almost didn't matter that the lead character was Mark Rothko, because the two-man construction of the dialogues helped convey to the audience arguments from both sides of the various themes and questions that were brought up, despite how strong Rothko's opinions were on each matter. "What is art?", "What makes an artist?", "Who is art for?" and just as importantly, "Where does art come from?" are questions that Molina and Enoch danced around, offering insightful perspectives, framed masterfully around the portrayed period in Rothko's life. Rothko was large, important; his ego evident and his presence definitely felt. His assistant's first meeting with him for example made the audience sure where the power on stage lies. Throughout the play, Enoch's assistant character, Ken, was steadily empowered to the point where he would more readily question Rothko's views as time passed (the period in the piece covering roughly two years). It was somewhat relieving to see the layers of pretension that encased Rothko's words finally chiseled away when his hypocrisies were brought to attention by his assistant. What we saw was a masterful artist stripped down, not to humiliate or belittle, but to humanise him, and allow his art-loving assistant to begin the process of connecting as a fellow person. The staging was a treat of lighting tricks that made the giant red and black murals almost dance in the background of the scenes, and one invigorating piece of choreography was a literal dance of feverish painting that was a welcome beat in the narrative to give us a rest from the chatter, while allowing us to see how well the two characters were getting along. Scene transitions were conducted often with the actors swapping out the central artwork (all very good reproductions of actual Rothko works) that hung in its dominant position on the stage. Other staging elements included their busying themselves with the preparation of various canvases and paints, which led the audience to believe we were watching the good old-fashioned practice of painting, an oddly historic feeling considering the prevalence of digital artwork we consume everyday. I did start the show rather annoyed by the "pretentious artist" routine playing out, and although it was often comical, it was unclear where they were taking these characters for a long time, or if even any development was occurring. But it did happen, slowly and surely you grew closer to both of them, despite any walls they put up for each other. Enoch and Molina carried the piece very comfortably throughout, showing their hearts as well as their minds, and that is precisely what I came to the theatre to see.
Peter Kimball-Evans Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Red - A Masterful Performance
29 July 2018
Wow! What a show! I was lucky enough to get tickets of a box at the final performance starring Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch as Mark Rothko and his assistant Ken. The play is funny, poignant, thought-provoking and absorbing and although it has reached the end of its run, if you get an opportunity to see it at some later date, do go. In addition, I understand that a video recording of the stage performance was made and there are plans to screen at cinemas around the UK in November. I would heartily recommend a watch.
Kim Lee-Own Confirmed ticket purchaser
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2 Brilliant & powerful performances
28 July 2018
Brilliant & poweful performances by two actors who compliment each other perfectly. Clever, tragic, amusing & sharp dialogue excellently delivered. Mrs JS
Mrs JS Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Amazing performances
26 July 2018
I had been looking forward to seeing Red since booking it. Where to begin! It was the best piece of theatre i've seen for ages. The performances of Alfred Molina and Alfred Enoch were amazing. The tensions between the two actors just flowed back and forth, it was spellbinding. John Logan's script just kept my attention from the beginning to the end. A great evening and worth the visit all the way up from Plymouth..
John Pollex Confirmed ticket purchaser
