Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize-winning novel Small Island comes to life in an epic new theatre adaptation.
Experience the play in cinemas, filmed live on stage as part of National Theatre Live’s 10^th birthday.

Small Island embarks on a journey from Jamaica to Britain, through the Second World War to 1948 – the year the HMT Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, England.

The play follows three intricately connected stories. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer, and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Hope and humanity meet stubborn reality as the play traces the tangled history of Jamaica and the UK.

A company of 40 actors take to the stage of the National Theatre in London in this timely and moving story.

Adapted by Helen Edmundson

★★★★★ “One of the most important plays of the year.”  Guardian

★★★★★ “A spectacular adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Windrush novel.” Observer

★★★★★ “Rufus Norris’s effortlessly enjoyable production is everything a show should be. It speaks to all of us, today.” Metro

★★★★★ “Epic and inspiring. Exceptional performances.”  Daily Telegraph

★★★★ “Breathtaking. An all-encompassing and absorbing production.” WhatsOnStage

11.00am – Internet sales close
12.00pm – Venue doors open / Box Office sales open / Events Bar open
12.40pm – Theatre doors open
1.00pm – Small Island
3.50pm – Event concludes (Includes 20 minute Interval)