Hogarth's Progress: The Taste Of The Town tickets
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Hogarth's Progress: The Taste Of The Town
The Taste of the Town is the second play in Hogarth's Progress Double Bill
Written by Nick Dear | Directed by Anthony Banks
A world premiere, The Taste of the Town is the second play in the Hogarth's Progress double bill and stars Keith Allen as the older William Hogarth.
The Taste of the Town catches up with the Hogarths some 30 years after the events of the first play, The Art of Success. Now hugely successful, William Hogarth and his wife Jane are still at odds with the world and with each other. Facing public ridicule for what he considers his finest painting, William sets out to confront his fiercest critic, but there’s always time for one more pint on the way.
Hogarth's Progress is a riotous double-bill of comedies by BAFTA Award-winning playwright Nick Dear. Following one of Britain’s most celebrated artists on two monumental pub crawls, the plays explore the extraordinary lives of William and Jane Hogarth at a time when culture escaped from the grasp of the powerful into the hands of the many.
A highly imaginative comedy that makes Hogarth the Warhol of the 18th century' The New York Times on The Art of Success
- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase
- Good To Know
*The taste of the town can also be enjoyed with the first play in the double bill, The Art Of Success, on the same day.*
- Suitable For Children
Ages 14+
- Times
21 September 2018 - 18 October 2018
- Where Do I Go
Rose Theatre Kingston 24-26 High Street Kingston KT1 1HL
By Train
Kingston Station: South West Trains, 28mins from Waterloo, then 10mins stroll through Kingston town centre to the theatre (directions available from walkit.com).
Surbiton Station: South West Trains, 16mins from Waterloo, then 10mins bus ride (465, 281, 71, K2, K3 from outside Waitrose, bus stop NC) or a short taxi ride to the theatre. Our area is serviced by hybrid car company Green Tomato Cars, who aim to reduce their environmental impact.
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By Bus
Road works: Construction work on Kingston High Street has begun and will continue through the summer. Click here to see where the works will be taking place.
The following routes serve the town centre: K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, X26, 57, 65, 71, 85, 111, 131, 213, 216, 281, 285, 371, 406, 411, 418, 465, 481. For detailed bus information for Kingston visit TFL Buses or Kingston Bus Route Map.
Please note travel information is subject to change. Please check with the service provider before you travel.
Upcoming road works: Construction work on Kingston High Street is planned to commence on Tue 8 May and continue through the summer. Click here to see where the works will be taking place and the bus stops affected.
By Foot
We are opposite the Guildhall and the Police Station, a one-minute walk from Kingston's Marketplace. For the best walking directions, visit walkit.com.
By Car
Road works: Construction work on Kingston High Street has begun and will continue through the summer. Click here to see where the works will be taking place.
The nearest parking is the Rose Car Park, the entrance to which is on East Lane (KT1 2NN). As the Rose is a new building and not yet recognised by older Satnav systems, those not wishing to park should using the following postcode: KT1 1LB (Kingston Police Station).
If you park after 5.30pm and attend an evening performance, we can offer a reduced parking fee of £2. Please present your entry ticket at the Box Office before 7pm. We will charge the discounted fee and issue an exit ticket. Car park tickets presented to Rose Theatre staff after this time may not be accepted and full car park fees will be applicable.
Please note: the reduced parking offer is only valid on shows where tickets have been sold through the Rose Theatre Box Office
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