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Kyoto – Political thriller about the UN’s Climate Conference

KyotoPhoto: sohoplace.org
Where? Soho Place, 4 Soho Place When? 9th January to 3rd May 2025 7.30 PM (Mon-Sat) 2.30 PM matinee (Thu & Sat) Running time? 2 hours 35 mins, with interval Price? From £25 Parking: Nearby car parks Buses: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 55, 73, 98, 176, 390 Bus fares Trains: The closest station is Tottenham Court Road Central Elizabeth Northern Other nearby stations: Covent Garden and Leicester Square Train fares

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Fresh from its critically acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Company's new political thriller Kyoto is coming to the West End for a five month run.

A scene from KyotoPhoto: Manuel Harlan, RSC

The story is set in 1997 during the UN's Kyoto Conference. The world's politicians have come together to tackle climate chaage but one big obstacle remains: the American oil lobbyist Don Pearlman.

A scene from KyotoPhoto: Manuel Harlan, RSC

The conference should have ended 11 hours ago and the discussions are still stuck in deadlock. With time running out in a room of rapidly rising temperatures, will the nations be able to put their differences aside for the sake of the planet?

Immersive 'in conference' seating

A scene from KyotoPhoto: Manuel Harlan, RSC

Theatre-goers can put themselves right in the heart of the action by booking one of the limited 'in conference' seats, making them feel as if they are an actual delegate in the play.

What the theatre critics say...

The Guardian: ★★★★ "Tense and gripping"; The I: ★★★★ "Rich and vital"

Kyoto Cast & Creatives

Director: Stephen Daldry, Justin Martin; Written by: Joe Murphy, Joe Robertson; Cast: Jenna Augen, Olivia Barrowclough, Jorge Bosch, Nancy Crane, Andrea Gatchalian, Togo Igawa, Stephen Kunken, Kwong Loke, Dale Rapley, Raad Rawi, Ferdy Roberts

How to get to Soho Place

Bus and train fares to Soho Place
Fare zone Cash Oyster & Contactless Travelcard
Single fare Single fare Daily cap One day
Peak Off-peak Peak Off-peak Any­time Off-peak
Bus (all zones) n/a £1.75 £5.25 £6
Train (zone 1) £7 £2.90 £2.80 £8.90 £8.90 £16.60(zone 1-4) £16.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-2) £7 £3.50 £2.90 £8.90 £8.90
Train (zone 1-3) £7 £3.80 £3.10 £10.50 £10.50
Train (zone 1-4) £7 £4.60 £3.40 £12.80 £12.80
Train (zone 1-5) £7 £5.20 £3.60 £15.30 £15.30 £23.60(zone 1-6)
Train (zone 1-6) £7 £5.80* £3.80* £16.30 £16.30
* Journeys between zone 1 and Heathrow are always charged at the peak rate. Prices are correct as of
Bus No.14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 55, 73, 98, 176 and 390 all stop near Soho Place. The closest train station is Tottenham Court Road Central Elizabeth Northern. Plan your journey from Bank, Charing Cross, Earl’s Court, Euston, King’s Cross St. Pancras, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria, Waterloo or another station:

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