Ben Hur - Show Information - ONLINE at the Edinburgh Fringe

Filmed onstage at Brixham Theatre, in Devon
CONTENT NOTES 
  • Swearing - Mild; one profane word ("bastard").
  • Nudity/ sexual content - None shown. Verbal references to rape. 
  • Violence - Strong (gladiatorial combat, whipping of galley slaves, the Crucifixion)
  • Loud sounds - Yes. Battle sounds, shouting, trumpets/alarms, crashes, sound effects of thunder, sea battle)
  • Strobe / flashing lights - Lightening storm effects at the Crucifixion
  • Any other content advisories- Some of the negative characters express anti-semitic opinions as part of their characters bias in the story. These opinions are clearly shown to be negative character traits. 
  • “If this show were a film what rating would it be?” - PG-12
  • Is there an interval?  -Yes
  • Running time? -  3 hours including interval
  • Is there a social/ political/ religious bias to the show?  - ​The play is set during the 1st Century Roman Empire, and is also affected by Biblical events taking place at the time. 
  • Do actors enter the audience area at any time?  - Yes. You may see actors enter or exit using the aisles in the auditorium. 
  • ​Is audience participation encouraged or not? Applause and cheers always welcome in the gladiatorial scenes. 
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​planning your visit, venue/ show accessibility, and education resources. 
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​SYNOPSIS
Based on the classic 19th Century novel by Lew Wallace, 
Ben Hur is a meticulously crafted stage drama, packed with drama, action, and hope, set across the 1st Century Roman Empire. 

The story follows a young prince who is accused of attempted murder, sentenced to die as a galley slave, but survives, eventually returning to his homeland, to find that his mother and sister are missing.

​Despite exacting revenge against the Roman commander who destroyed his family, he finds no peace - until once again his life is changed by two family slaves whom he freed, and a man from Nazareth... 

As with all our shows, this production is suitable for teenage and adult audience

We produce a free online education pack for students covering aspects of creating the production, a news blog, historical & cultural research, and more.

​We also provide full accessibility information for each performance on our website. 
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​ACCESSIBILITY​
This is a third-party venue, run by the volunteers of Brixham Theatre. We are providing as much information as is possible, but if you have additional questions about accessing the venue, please contact Brixham Theatre directly on WEBSITE,  EMAIL, or phone 01803 415987. 
  • Are there "relaxed" performances? No
  • Are booster seats available? No but extra seat cushions are. Please request one from the front of house staff if needed
  • Are there captioned or signed performances? No
  • ​Are there toilets?​ Yes, via a lift or stairs to the ground floor. 
  • Are service dogs welcome? ​Yes
  • Is there space for wheelchairs? Yes, please contact the theatre ahead of time to reserve space.
  • What is access to the auditorium like? The auditorium is on the first floor of the building, and is accessed via both a newly refurbished lift, or stairs, from the ground floor. All toilets are on the ground floor. 
  • Are there venue staff available to help me if I have a question? Yes, any of the venue staff will be pleased to assist you. 
  • Am I able to obtain information about when to expect loud sounds or other startling activity in the show? Yes, please EMAIL us