Rhum and Clay Theatre Company | In Partnership with Brighton Festival
The War of the Worlds
Recommended for Ages 12+
Connaught Theatre
1 hour 50 mins
Book NowRhum and Clay's contemporary reimagining of H.G. Wells’ novel and Orson Welles’ legendary science fiction thriller, presented in partnership with Brighton Festival.
“No-one would have believed in the early years of the twentieth century that this world was being watched...”But we did believe.
We believed that Martians landed in New Jersey. We believed a water tower was an alien war machine. We believed a man walked on the moon. We believe everything the internet tells us and now the end of the world is being broadcast live...
There is nothing more alluring than a good story. When Orson Welles adapted The War of the Worlds, he wanted to create a thrilling radio drama that would ‘feel’ real. In fact, it felt so real that it caused hysteria amongst a public just getting used to the outside world invading their living rooms via the radio. Fast forward to 2016, and the internet has replaced the radio as the medium through which we make sense of the world. We remain just as susceptible …
Inspired by H.G. Wells’ novel and Orson Welles’ classic radio play, this legendary science fiction thriller is playfully reimagined for our era of Fake News and ‘alternative facts’.
Deft and ingenious ★★★★ The Guardian
A smart, engagingly layered show ★★★★ The Stage
Remarkable ★★★★ The Observer
Age Guidance 12+
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Hidden
Walking
Connaught, Union Place, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LG
Nearby
We are opposite Worthing Royal Mail Delivery Office, behind The Three Fishes Wetherspoons - next to Worthing NCP Car Park.
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Public Transport
Connaught, Union Place, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LG
Nearest Train Station
Worthing (WRH) station is 10 minutes walk away (0.5 miles). You can book train tickets and find access information on the National Rail website.
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Nearest Bus Stops
South Street (Stops J, K, L and M), Worthing, BN11 3AW are 4 minutes walk away (0.2 miles). For bus times and tickets please visit the Stagecoach website or call Travelline.
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Car
Connaught, Union Place, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LG
Nearest Car Parks
Worthing NCP Car Park (BN11 1LG) is next to the venue. As a guide - up to 3 hours approx. £3.80, or night rate (6pm to 6am) approx. £3.40
Worthing High Street Multi-storey Car Park (BN11 1NY), above the Guildbourne Centre, is 4 minutes walk away (0.2 miles). As a guide - up to 3 hours approx. £3.60, or Sunday rate approx. £3 for the whole day.
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Coach / Taxi
Connaught, Union Place, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LG
Drop Off / Pick Up
You can park immediately outside the Connaught Theatre for a few minutes to load or unload passengers. This will likely block the road and the Royal Mail Depot - so please move your vehicle promptly.
Nearest Coach Park
The Lido, Marine Parade, Worthing, BN11 3QJ is 8 minutes walk away (0.4 miles). There are numerous coach parking spaces along Marine Parade.
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Bicycle
Connaught, Union Place, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1LG
Bicycle Parking
Traditional bike stands are available just outside the Connaught Studio. These are uncovered and unmonitored - left at owners risk.
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Access
All WTM venues have step free access. Allocated wheelchair user spaces and assistance dog spaces are available at most events, these must be booked via WTM Box Office for events within an auditorium. Hearing Assistance is available in all of our venues using an Infrared system. Audio description is available for most films. These services are available free of charge, please enquire on arrival at the venue. For more information or to discuss your access requirements before your visit, please visit our access page.