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Darkling tickets

Dreams and devastation collide in a story shaped by history.

Darkling: What to expect - 1
Darkling tickets

About Darkling

Linnea Berthelsen (Stranger Things) makes her UK stage debut in this ferocious solo play based on the real events of the Bhopal Gas Disaster, also known as India’s Chernobyl.

"I walk home. The skyline is changed. The skeleton is fast becoming a huge metal creature. They have built a behemoth here."

Bhopal. India. 1984.

Born under a blue sky in a city of lakes, a girl grows up in the shadow of a giant factory offering promises of a better life.

Then comes the night that tears everything apart.

Lyrical and damning, this epic story of a life ravaged by ecological disaster is written by Titas Halder (Foal, Finborough) and directed by Olivier Award winner Matthew Xia (Tambo & Bones, ATC / Stratford East).

Captioned:

  • Thursday, 1st October, 7:30pm
  • Saturday, 10th October, 2:30pm

Audio Described:

  • Saturday, 3rd October, 2:30pm
  • Thursday, 15th October, 7.30pm

Relaxed:

  • Saturday, 26th September, 2:30pm
  • Thursday, 8th October, 7:30pm

Run time

1hr. 30min. No Interval.

Categories

Plays, Off West End

Age

Ages 14+.

Start date

5th September, 2026

End date

24th October, 2026

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Sep 16

Fantastic show! Wild emotional performance

Sep 16

The actor is not good... She is very nice but I was bored mainly and don't spend money on seats they allowed everyone to seat forword

Sep 15

Extraordinary story and incredible stage design

Darkling cast and creative team

By: Titas Halder
Director: Matthew Xia

Venue

7 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, United Kingdom, W12 8LJ

Directions

Location: Fringe/Off West End Railway station: Shepherd's Bush
Bus numbers: Shepherd's Bush Market Station (Stop R) 207, 260, 283, 607

Frequently asked questions

Is Darkling playing in the West End or Off-West End?

Darkling is Off West End.

How long is Darkling on for?

Tickets for Darkling are available through 24 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.

What are audiences saying about Darkling?

Audiences have given Darkling a Show-Score of 83/100 — Great, based on 14 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.

Who is the director of Darkling?

Matthew Xia is the director of Darkling.

Who is the writer of Darkling?

The writer of Darkling is Titas Halder.

How do you get tickets for Darkling?

Check the top of this page for current availability on Darkling tickets on TodayTix.

What is the running time of Darkling?

Darkling runs for 1hr. 30min. No Interval.

Which theatre is Darkling at?

Darkling is at London's Bush Theatre, which is located at 7 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 8LJ.

What is the age recommendation for Darkling?

Ages 14+.

How much are tickets for Darkling?

Darkling tickets start at £13.

What is Darkling about?

Born under a blue sky in a city of lakes, a girl grows up with her father and sister. The three of them together, always.

But as she grows, the land begins to change. A giant factory rises over her town. Her mother always wanted more for them - now the girl wants more too.

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