Moby Dick
Overview
A Simple8 Production in association with Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Adapted by Sebastian Armesto
Moby Dick
Based on the book by Herman Melville
A fast and vibrant reimagining of Melville’s classic tale, featuring sea shanties played live on stage.
“It’s true. It’s all true for Moby Dick. He’s a killer, he’s a fury, he’s an angel of hell. Why if the white whale could talk he’d talk like Ahab.”
In search of fortune and adventure, Ishmael, a humble schoolmaster, ships on the Pequod, a whale-boat sailing out of Nantucket. The skipper, one Captain Ahab, charges his crew to wreak revenge on the white whale that lost him his leg – the infamous Moby-Dick. Ahab’s single-minded pursuit consumes Ishmael, the crew and the Pequod itself.
The spirit and atmosphere of Herman Melville’s masterpiece – romantic, ambiguous, and rich with allegory – is gloriously captured on stage by Simple8. Using some planks of wood, tattered sheets and an old accordion, the hunt for the most famous whale on earth is ingeniously brought to life.
Winner of:
Peter Brook Empty Space Award: Best Ensemble
Off-West End Award: Best Ensemble
If a performance is sold out, email info@northernstage.co.uk or call 0191 230 5151 to be added to our waiting list.
Access Performances
British Sign Language Interpreted
- Thu 23 May, 6:00 pm
Captioned Performance
- Wed 22 May, 7:30 pm
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Production Photos
Rehearsal Photos
Credit: Rebecca Cockcroft
Cast
Mark Amends – Ishmael
Jonathan Charles – Musical Director/Ensemble
Hannah Emanuel – Starbuck
Syreeta Kumar – Manx
Hazel Monaghan – Ensemble
James Newton – Ensemble
William Pennington – Stubb/Ensemble
Guy Rhys – Ahab
Tom Swale – Queequeg
Age Guidance
For ages 7+
Reviews
★★★★ “Bold and brilliant” – The Daily Telegraph
★★★★ “A transporting experience” – The Independent
★★★★ “From start to finish it exerts an incredible grip” – The Times
★★★★ “It’s believable, it’s impressive, and my god, it’s clever” – The Upcoming
There are two entrances to the theatre, Kings Road Entrance (this is the taxi drop-off/collection point) and the Main Entrance.
Both level entrances have automated doors. These lead into the foyer area where you will find the Restaurant, Bar, Box Office and entrances to Stages 1, 2 and 3.
STEP FREE ACCESS
Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available
WHEELCHAIR SPACES
There are five wheelchair positions in Stage 1, two positions in Stage 2 and all seats are removeable in Stage 3.
TOILETS
We have a Changing Places toilet in the Stage 1 lobby and accessible toilets in Stage 3 and Stage 2 lower entrance lobby. Gender neutral toilets are situated in the Stage 2 lower entrance lobby.
HEARING ENHANCEMENT
Induction loop system in all public spaces, and an infra-red system in all three stages. (In Stage 1 the induction loop is best covered in rows E – L).
ASSISTANCE
One free ticket for the assistant of a disabled person who is not able to attend unaccompanied.
BOOKING COMPANION SEATING
To book a free ticket for a wheelchair companion or an assistant, contact our Box Office on 0191 230 5151, via email at boxoffice@northernstage.co.uk or by visiting our Box Office in person.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide, hearing and all working dogs are welcome here.
SEAT ACCESSIBILITY
Stage 1: Seats are 43 cm wide, 41cm deep, with 46cm between arm rests. The aisleway is 51cm deep from the seat back. Arm rests cannot be removed.
Stage 2: Seats are 40cm wide, 41cm deep. The aisleway is 64cm deep from the seat back. There are no arm rests.
Our seats are rated to British Standards at installation and are guaranteed to hold up to 110kg.
More Information
To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.
Educational resources
Download the learning resource pack here.
Moby Dick
- Captioned Performance
- British Sign Language Interpreted