Second Best Tickets
About Second Best
At ten years old, Martin Hill was on the brink of stardom, down to the final two contenders for the role of Harry Potter but narrowly missing out. Now an adult, Martin is about to embark on the ultimate adventure – fatherhood. As he navigates this whirlwind of emotions, he is pulled back to that pivotal moment in his past as he struggled to move beyond imagining what his life might have been.
Second Best is a playful yet poignant new comedy about fate, near-misses and the winding paths life takes. It explores the ache of almost touching greatness and the humour and hope that come when dreams remain just out of reach. A story about the tender moments that shape us, Second Best is for anyone who has ever wondered about the road not taken, and whether the other life would have been as glittering as it looks.
Starring Asa Butterfield (Netflix’s Sex Education) in his stage debut, written by Barney Norris, based on David Foenkinos’ best-selling novel and directed by Michael Longhurst.
Assisted Perfromances:
Captioned: 18 February, 8pm
Start date
24th January, 2025
End date
22nd February, 2025
Categories
Plays, Off West End
Venue
Age
Ages 11+. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Important information
Contains very mild references to trauma and mental illness.
Stars on stage
Asa Butterfield
Venue
Riverside Studios
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Kensington (Olympia)
Underground station: Hammersmith
Bus numbers: (Hammersmith Bridge Road) 72
Car park: Hammersmith Town Hall Car Park
Show schedule
| Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Friday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | - | 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Second Best about?
At ten years old, Martin Hill was on the brink of stardom, down to the final two contenders for the role of Harry Potter but narrowly missing out. Now an adult, Martin is about to embark on the ultimate adventure – fatherhood. As he navigates this whirlwind of emotions, he is pulled back to that pivotal moment in his past as he struggled to move beyond imagining what his life might have been.
Where is Second Best?
Riverside Studios.
What's the price for Second Best tickets?
The price for tickets to Second Best starts at £50.
How old do children need to be to see Second Best?
Ages 11+. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
How do you buy tickets for Second Best?
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