Eureka Day
Eureka Day
‘A needle-sharp comedy that packs a smart and timely punch.’
'The perfect play for our age of disagreement.' New York Times
Every child is welcomed at the progressive Eureka Day school in Berkeley, California – it's a point of pride for the parents on the Executive Committee.
But when a public health scare erupts, it turns out tolerance and togetherness are no match for mumps…
'If consensus was easy, everyone would do it.'
In Jonathan Spector's timely and hysterical comedy, polite debate descends into ideological warfare, as a democratic utopia tears itself apart.
Academy, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner Helen Hunt (As Good As It Gets, The Sessions, Mad About You) stars alongside Kirsten Foster (Life of Pi, West End), Mark McKinney (Superstore), Ben Schnetzer (Pride) and Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us), directed by Katy Rudd (Camp Siegfried, The Ocean at the End of the Lane).
- Booking Information
Helen Hunt will not perform from 13-16th September 2022. The role of Suzanne will be played by an understudy on these dates.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
For Accessibility information please contact the box office on 0344 871 7628
- Cancellation Policy
1. If you test positive for COVID-19, display symptoms, or are asked to isolate by NHS Test and Trace you can exchange your tickets.
2. If the show is cancelled due to COVID-19 or any other reason, you will be offered a free exchange or refund.
3. If the show is going ahead and you are able to attend, there will be no exchange or refund available.- Suitable For Children
Age guidance: 14 years +
- Where Do I Go
The Cut, London SE1 8NB
Reviews
Meg Errington
Nov 1, 2022
I enjoyed the play. The first part was hilarious , the second part more subtle and complex.
Sally
Oct 28, 2022
Brilliant and hilarious! This play is so well written set within a woke school’s PTA meetings. The talented cast had perfect timing, giving the audience time to react to the outrageously funny text messages popping up on the drop down screen, a truly ‘laugh out loud’ scene for the entire audience. We loved it.
Gwyneth
Oct 27, 2022
Such a brilliant cast. Great evening lots of laughs .
Bubbles_28@hotmail.co.uk
Oct 26, 2022
Wow what a night!! Eureka Day is such an amazing play. Extremely well written, so funny and the whole cast was just excellent. Hats of to you all!! Go and see this play while you can. You will not be disappointed.
Stephanie Dowson
Oct 20, 2022
Absolutely loved the first part of this play! The second part felt too serious…..
Francesca Todd
Oct 20, 2022
Had no idea as a friend wanted go but laughed almost from the start! So appropriate and exactly the sentiment we all feel!! Lovely escape!
Joan Golding
Oct 19, 2022
Great acting really enjoyed it
Fiona Taylor
Oct 16, 2022
Really didn’t know what so expect of this , but it was absolutely brilliant. Very funny , very topical with brilliant acting from all the cast . Shame it is such a short run as I would be recommending it to all my friends
A.Moore
Oct 15, 2022
Entertaining and thought provoking.
Carol
Oct 6, 2022
So glad we went to this performance. Where else can you cry with laughter but contemplate some larger societal issues!
Mrs C E Ross
Sep 29, 2022
In the beginning I thought this is going to be everything I dislike. Half- finished sentences and interrupted conversations. However, as the play developed, I warmed to it. It was very well done. In Act 2 the personalities came alive with all their vulnerabilities. The set was simple and appropriate.
Debb
Sep 23, 2022
The play is a perfect portrait of the American society and all of its inclusivity language present nowadays. It also portraits quite well a school in California! It had it’s funny moments and seeing Helen Hunt was a great addition to the play. Unfortunately,I think the play is too immersed in the American culture and not all translates into a British (or international) audience. But the American audience loved it. It was made for them. The scene of the video call with the chat on the back was hilarious, but before, the play was quite boring. I ended up leaving at the interval as I thought nothing good be better than that scene. I loved that scene and wanted to leave on a high moment!
Sally Brough
Sep 23, 2022
Excellent production and so glad to have seen it. The cast were superb and will be booking to see it again.
Simian friend
Sep 22, 2022
Loved it!
Lorraine
Sep 22, 2022
Loved the show brilliant from start to finish and all actors amazing
Martha from Palo Alto, CA
Sep 15, 2022
This play captured perfectly the woke, politically correct conversations that characterize work and school interactions today in California and, judging from the largely British audience’s reaction, elsewhere as well. (And I write this as a progressive Californian.) The scenes in which the oh-so-woke school committee held a meeting with parents over Zoom about how to respond to a mumps outbreak without alienating the antivaxers had the audience falling out of their seats. The second act was appropriately more serious. Heartily recommend! Wish my friends back home could see it (though it could never be staged there.)