“A Must-See Show…Embraces immigrants and the need for allies in a hostile world… A larkish and mournful love letter to the past…”
– The New York Times Critics’ Pick
Kneehigh return to St. Ann’s with 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, a new adaptation from director Emma Rice, and the award-winning author of War Horse, Michael Morpurgo. Infused with everything we crave from the creators of Brief Encounter and Tristan & Yseult, 946 explodes one of history’s forgotten truths about World War II and challenges everything we thought we knew about the D-Day landings. The result is “a profoundly moving celebration of love and hope” that comes alive with the heartfelt consideration, fervor and feeling only Kneehigh can conjure (The Stage).
Runtime: Approx. 2 hours with a 15-minute intermission
For adults and brave children 10+
Reviews: 946
A fanciful new show that embraces immigrants and the need for allies in a hostile world… A larkish and mournful love letter to the past…
Artfully layered... Radiates like a plaything supersized
–THE NEW YORK TIMES, CRITICS' PICK!
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Beautifully inventive…
Shoots straight for the heart
–THEATERMANIA
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A profoundly moving celebration of love and hope...
–THE STAGE
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Wonderfully life-affirming...touchingly and gloriously imaginative...
–THE TIMES
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It makes for a winningly rumbustious show, spilling over with song and
dance and inventive cheek, that movingly affirms life in the face of the tragedy at its
heart.
–THE INDEPENDENT
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If you were amazed and dazzled by the puppetry
in War Horse, be sure to grab tickets for 946!"
-BROADWAY WORLD
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Learn More about 946
Watch Backstage Dance & Puppetry Rehearsal
Learn more about the puppetry and choreography featured in Kneehigh's 946!
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Evening Standard: “Emma Rice and Michael Morpurgo talk ‘946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips’”
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American Theatre Magazine: "Emma Rice works both extremes: playful, also truthful"
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Word of Mouth
Hannah Foden
@HannahLizzyy
Truly outstanding and beautiful performance by @WeAreKneehigh of #Amazing946
Jenny Smith
@jennyproducer
Thanks for a wonderful night of theatre @WeAreKneehigh #Amazing946 fantastic storytelling, beautiful production
Katie
@katieevaanss
Saw #Amazing946 by @WeAreKneehigh last night & it was probably my favourite play that I've seen? made me laugh & cry so much,truly amazing??
Sara Gilbabes
@saragilbere219
Loved @WeAreKneehigh #amazing946 tonight. Heartwarming, creative, funny and visually stunning. Also loved 2nd half opening audience dance :)
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Opening Night | SUN MAR 19
Voices On Talkback | TUE MAR 21
Following the 8PM performance please join us for a talkback with director, Emma Rice, and co-adaptor, Michael Morpurgo.
Michael Morpurgo: Discussion and Signing at Drama Book Shop | FRI MAR 24
The Drama Book Shop is pleased to welcome celebrated author Michael Morpurgo (War Horse) for a discussion and signing of The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. Friday, March 24th at 5:00pm, free to the public.
Inside Circle Night | THU MAR 30
Inside Circle Dinner | THU MAR 23
American Express® Card Member Night | WED APR 5
Following the 8PM performance, please join us for an exclusive post-show jamboree with the Kneehigh Band!
With Support From
piece by piece productions
Produced by Kneehigh in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre
