A Tale of Two Cities
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
In 1770s Paris, revolution is stirring. Sydney Carton is a brilliant yet cynical barrister from England. Charles Darnay is the rebel child of French aristocrats. When they both fall for charming émigré Lucie Manette, a chain of events is set in motion which will endanger everyone.
As the Reign of Terror rages on the streets of Paris, for some, love is a lifeline; for others, a sentence to the guillotine.
Adapted by Terence Rattigan (The Winslow Boy, The Deep Blue Sea) and John Gielgud, based on one of the best-selling novels of all time, this epic story of love, sacrifice and redemption asks: is there any price too great to pay for love?
A Tale of Two Cities is a Marlowe Theatre production, directed by Michael Fentiman (Amélie, RCS’s Titus Andronicus, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Loot) and made in Kent. It premieres here before a national tour.
What's included
Seats in the stalls rows D to K
Ticket only
Price
Price Band 1
CSSC Member: £35.50
Child: £41.50
Price Band 2
CSSC Member: £27.25
Child: £32.25
Price Band 3
CSSC Member: £21.50
Child: £25.50
Notes and Restrictions
One discounted adult space per CSSC membership number. A unique membership number will be required per member ticket purchased.
This is a CSSC member event only. There are no non-member tickets for this show.
Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by inviting your non-member friends and family to join CSSC here.
E-tickets will be emailed to you nearer the time.
The closing date for applications is Monday 13 July of 2026 or when tickets sell out.
Further information
For further enquiries regarding the event, please contact Cheryl Johnson via email