Dr Semmelweis
Dr Semmelweis
“We are the doctors of the modern age. We are marching into battle.”
Mark Rylance returns to the West End as one of medicine’s greatest pioneers, maverick Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis – the man whose research could save many millions of mothers’ lives.
But what good is a discovery that is ignored?
In Vienna, a city of artistic and scientific revolution, thousands of women are still dying in childbirth each and every year. Only Dr Semmelweis can see the invisible killer at work, but to stop it, he must convince his colleagues to admit culpability and approve change.
Damned by an establishment that questions his methods, his motives and even his sanity, Semmelweis is haunted by the women he has failed to save. Can he finally convince the greatest doctors of 19th Century Europe to accept his argument – and what will it cost him to make an almost impossible case?
Following a “smash hit” (Mail on Sunday), sold-out run at Bristol Old Vic, this “compelling new drama” (The Telegraph) directed by Tom Morris, featuring live music by Adrian Sutton and original choreography by Antonia Franceschi of Balanchine’s New York City Ballet, comes to the Harold Pinter Theatre in the West End for a strictly limited run this summer.
- Cast
The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.
- Duration
2 hours 30 minutes with one interval.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
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- Cancellation Policy
No exchanges or refunds after purchase.
- Suitable For Children
Age Guidance 14 +. This production contains references to suicide, infant and maternal mortality, as well as detailed descriptions of operations, cadavers, and disease.
- Where Do I Go
4 Panton St,
London
SW1Y 4SW
Reviews
Vivien
Sep 24, 2023
As a hungarian mum of two I personally found this play very moving. Watching it made me feel sad and happy in the same time but ultimately, very proud. All the actors, actresses and musicians did fabulously, we enjoyed it very much with my husband.
S.A.L.
Sep 22, 2023
Excellent cast delivering a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable afternoon. Loved the way the musicians and dancers melded with the actors to tell the story.
Jenifer Emery
Sep 14, 2023
It was a moving , funny in parts , and outstanding evening . We owe Dr S a great deal . Thank you to Mark Rylance , the cast , dancers and musicians .
Inna
Jul 29, 2023
Excellent acting and excellent production in all respects Highly satisfying.
Penny Spence
Jul 9, 2023
I went to Dr Semmelweis because I was an Infection Prevention and Control Assistant Director and was very curious about how you would handle Dr Semmelweis. The play/ show was absolutely brilliant in every respect .The use of the dancers ,the costumes ,the music and the theatre told the story so well and the theatre programme had everything .the best by far. All the theatre staff were very professional thoughtful and caring
H.C.N.M.
Jul 2, 2023
Brilliant,beautiful, thoughtful, sensitive in conception,direction, and above all acting.
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