A Very Expensive Poison at Circomedia
Concessions available

A event held at Circomedia on Thursday 22nd February. The event starts at 14:30.


His name was Alexander Litvinenko. A former Russian intelligence officer turned vocal Putin critic, granted asylum in Britain - but his outspoken opposition would prove fatal. Seen profoundly through the eyes of Litvinenko's grieving wife Marina, award-winning playwright Lucy Prebble untangles the events of a shocking assassination on British soil, based on Luke Harding’s gripping novel. The students of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School are thrilled to return to the evocative setting of St Paul’s Church, hot off the heels of their galvanising 2022 production of Emilia. Join us and be prepared to delve into a scandalous spy drama that will leave you questioning where fact ends and fiction begins. Running time approx 2.5 hours with interval Written by Luke Harding Adapted by Lucy Prebble Directed by Aaron Parsons Designed by Jess Brown and Millie Richmond Tickets £14 Standard £11 Concession Box Office circomedia.com 0117 947 7288 Performance Schedule Sat 17 Feb 7.30PM Mon 19 Feb 7.30PM Tue 20 Feb 7.30PM Wed 21 Feb 7.30PM Thu 22 Feb 2.30PM 7.30PM Fri 23 Feb 7.30PM Sat 24 Feb 2.30PM 7.30PM A BSL Interpreted Performance with signer Sherrie Eugene-Hart will take place on Fri 23 Feb at 19:30. Content Advisories Suitable for ages 14+. Adult themes including strong language and mild sexual references.

Entry requirements: 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)