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Death of a Salesman

Arthur Miller’s
Tue 29 Apr 2025 - Sat 03 May 2025
Trafalgar Theatre Productions and Raw Material
Directed by Andy Arnold
 
One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman explodes onto the stage in this fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman (Sid and Nancy, Dad’s Army).
 
This timeless, powerful story takes you on a thrilling journey through the final 24 hours of Willy Loman’s life, filled with his memories, dreams, struggles and pitting a Father’s expectations against his sons’ realities.
 
This powerful and moving story explores the sacrifices people make in pursuit of the ‘American Dream’. Heart-breaking and thought-provoking, it’s a timeless tale of ambition, family, and the cost of chasing success.
 
Winner of 13 Tony Awards since it’s Broadway premiere in 1949 including Best Play as well as Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama this searing drama is not to be missed.
 

Reviews

“Powerful. Timeless” The Guardian

★★★★ "Outstanding... absolutely blown away from start to finish" - Glasgow world

★★★★ “Still essential viewing more than 80 years on" - Across The Arts

★★★★ “Powerful and poignant” - The Reviews Hub

★★★★ “As vital now as it was when Miller first wrote it.” - The Herald

★★★★ “Outstanding… a powerful reminder of the sheer dramatic courage and power behind Miller’s dramas” - The Scotsman

★★★★ “A stunning snapshot of American history“ Brum Hour

★★★★ “Still packs a punch of emotion after all these years, and it’s worth every minute to be reminded of this very human story.” - Birmingham World

"A marriage made in theatrical heaven... A great staging of an American modern classic.. this Miller is another bona fide hit." - Sunday National

Additional information

Runtime: Act 1 1hr 3 mins | Interval 20 mins | Act 2 1hr 13 mins

Age recommendation: 12+

Education pack

 

Accessible performances

BSL by Emma Jane Mansfield | Thu 1 May 2025, 7.30pm      
Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Sat 3 May 2025, 2.00pm. Touch Tour. 1.00pm

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Credits

Director: Andy Arnold
Lighting Designer: Rory Beaton
Composer/ Sound Designer: Niroshini Thambar
Costume Designer: Vicki Brown
Set Designer: Neil Haynes

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