The Rainbow

Based on the novel by D.H. Lawrence
Adapted by Nicola Werenowska

This bold reimagining gives voice to the 3 Polish women at the heart of D.H. Lawrence’s classic novel.

Lydia, a political activist and refugee from Poland, has been forced to carve out a new life for herself and her daughter in rural Nottinghamshire. But at what emotional cost?

Anna, her daughter, has been birthing and raising children for decades. As the menopause hits, she starts to question what it is that she really wants.

Ursula, Anna's daughter, has no interest in marriage. She wants to work, to explore her sexuality and to find out what it means to be Polish.

Told through interweaving lyrical narration, compelling dialogue, music and movement, this high energy ensemble piece paints a colourful picture of female emancipation, class struggle, gender and migrant identity; reminding us that it is only when we embrace the past that we discover who we really are.

Previews: £17; Concessions £15 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Evenings: £30, £28, £25, £16; Disabled/Unwaged/Students/Young Scot Cardholders/ Under 26s £23, £21, £18, £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Matinees: £28, £27, £22, £16; Disabled/Unwaged/Students/Young Scot Cardholders/Under 26s £21, £19, £17, £16 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

Audio Described performance: Sat 8 Mar: 14:30
Captioning available at every performance.

Enhance your enjoyment with our The Rainbow Theatre Talk on Friday 28 February. Free to subscribers and just £2 for non-subscribers.


Photo copyright © 2020 Ronnie Chua



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The Rainbow
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Restless Natives
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Just Between Ourselves
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Charcuterie Box (sharing for 2 or more) - £29

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