
The Shark is Broken
Dive into the drama behind the scenes of Hollywood’s first blockbuster
Sensational fun”
★★★★★ Sunday Express
Fade in: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed…again. The lead actors – theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood hotshots Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider – are crammed into a too-small boat, entirely at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Alcohol flows, egos collide, and tempers flare on a chaotic voyage that just might lead to cinematic magic…if it doesn’t sink them all.
Ian Shaw gives one of the most exhilarating theatrical performances of the year”
★★★★★ Evening Standard
Step aboard the Orca and into THE SHARK IS BROKEN, a “profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws” (The Daily Telegraph, ★★★★). This Olivier Award-nominated new play is “hilariously brilliant and pure genius” raves the Sunday Express (★★★★★) and stars Ian Shaw (War Horse, Common) as his father, Robert Shaw.
A smash hit in the West End and on Broadway, THE SHARK IS BROKEN celebrates movie history and peeks at the choppy waters behind Hollywood’s first blockbuster.
Witty Wonderful Word Play”
★★★★★ Sunday Mirror
Short tempers. Short circuits. 95 minutes, no intermission.
Price
From £19.50
Written by
Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon
Age Guidance
14+
Please note, no under 5s will be admitted to the auditorium.
Content Advice
This production features strong language and references to alcohol and drugs.
Running Time
1 hour 35 minutes with no interval.
Access
Audio Described: Sat 10 May, 2.30pm
A Free Touch Tour is available to book before the Audio Described performance.
Captioned: Wed 7 May, 7.30pm
Special Offers
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Fees and Charges
Please note there is a transaction fee of £3.50 on all payment types.
Venue
Production Images

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.

Original Cast from West End production. Photo by Helen Maybanks.