Murder in the Cathedral

T.S. Eliot’s epic drama about Thomas Becket, starring Sir David Suchet, in an atmospheric Orange Tree Theatre production directed by Tom Littler.

Giants of the theatre combine as Sir David Suchet stars in T.S. Eliot’s Murder in the Cathedral, directed by Tom Littler in an Orange Tree Theatre production.

Set in 1170, the drama follows the deadly conflict between King Henry II and Archbishop Thomas Becket as Becket returns to Canterbury and four knights ride out on a fatal mission.

Dates & times
Tue 10 – Sat 21 Nov 2026
Evenings: 7.30pm
Matinees (Thu & Sat): 2.30pm
Audio described performance: Thu 19 Nov 2026, 7.30pm

Running time
2 hours 30 minutes

Tickets
From £42.50