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1927: Please Right Back

When a mysterious disappearance leaves a family searching for answers, a series of cryptic letters leads them deeper into a labyrinth of surreal secrets.

Run time 2 hours including interval (approx)
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Seamlessly synchronising animation and performance, 1927’s poignant coming-of-age tale is a unique and mind-blowing world of pure inventiveness.

Part social realism, part science fiction, with a healthy dose of mischief and a dash of dystopia, come and see this manifesto for the power of the imagination.

A 1927 and Burgtheater Vienna co-production

Need to know

Age guidance
For ages 10+
Content warnings
The show deals with children who have a family member in prison. It contains some light swearing.
Event information

A post-show talk takes place after the performance on Friday 3 January.

There are no flashing lights or loud sounds but the show is lit throughout by a bright 4K HD projector.

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Tickets can only be sold through the Southbank Centre and our authorised agents, and can’t be resold. If your plans change, you’re welcome to exchange your tickets for another performance within the run of 1927: Please Right Back. Please contact our Ticket Office for more information. Credit vouchers are not available for this performance.

Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

‘Please Right Back is a genuinely masterful and unique theatrical experience for the whole family.’

British Theatre Guide

4 out of 5 stars

‘A high-wire act of graphic novel visuals, song, dance, comedy and psychedelic make-believe’

The Guardian

Access

The performance at 2.30pm on Monday 30 December is a Relaxed Performance (RP). Relaxed Performances have a relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, and you are free to enter and exit during the performances. A chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for both adults and children. There are no adjustments to sound and lighting for these performances and this performance contains amplified sound, moving lights and haze.

The performance at 2.30pm on Thursday 2 January is Captioned.

You can join our free Access Scheme through your online Southbank Centre account or via email.
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For your visit

This event is held at the Purcell Room Southbank Centre

The Purcell Room is located in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, which is open from 90 minutes before events start until they finish. It’s closed at all other times.