Mother Courage and Her Children

A Royal Exchange Theatre and Headlong Co-Production

By Bertolt Brecht. A new adaptation by Anna Jordan. Directed by Amy Hodge. With Julie Hesmondhalgh.
8 February 2019 - 2 March 2019
The Theatre

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A SHARP NEW VERSION OF BRECHT'S UNIVERSALLY CELEBRATED CLASSIC BY ANNA JORDAN, WHICH SEES THE RETURN OF JULIE HESMONDHALGH IN THE ICONIC TITLE ROLE

“NOW SPRING AWAKES, AND WINTER DIES
THE DEAD STAY DEAD, THE LIVING RISE
‘COS IF YOUR BREATH AND PULSE AIN’T GONE
YOU STAGGER UP AND CARRY ON.”

War rages over decades, but it’s business as usual for Mother Courage. She roams the grid from one army camp to another, her ragtag offspring in tow. Boots, beer, drugs, guns – anything a soldier desires can be bought off the back of MC’s cart.

She’s determined to turn conflict into capital. But what will it cost her?

Julie Hesmondhalgh (THE ALMIGHTY SOMETIMES, WIT, BROADCHURCH) returns to the Royal Exchange as the tenacious Courage. Headlong Associate Director Amy Hodge directs Anna Jordan's (YEN, FREAK) new adaptation that brings Brecht’s universally celebrated classic bang up to date.

Event Information
VENUE: The Theatre

PERFORMANCE DATES: Friday 8 February - Saturday 2 March 2019

PERFORMANCE TIMES: Matinees, 2.30pm / Evenings, 7.30pm
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TICKET INFORMATION: Standard Tickets from £18.50
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DIRECTOR Amy Hodge
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MEMBERS Q&A
Join the cast of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN in a Q&A
Friday 22 February, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Tickets £5 - for members only
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POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
Monday 25 February, following 7.30pm show.
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THEATRE CLUB
Like an informal, friendly book club, but for plays
Tuesday 2 March, 5.00pm - 6.30pm
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INTRODUCING...
Pre-show introduction to the play, led from the stage and featuring company members.
Thursday 28 February, 10.30am - 12 noon. Tickets £6 / Concessions £4
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Accessible Performances
AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE: Saturday 23 February, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS

BSL PERFORMANCE: Wednesday 27 February, 7.30pm BOOK TICKETS

CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE: Friday 22 February, 7.30pm BOOK TICKETS

RELAXED PERFORMANCE: Tuesday 26 February, 2.30pm BOOK TICKETS

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