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An Inspector Calls

J B Priestley’s
An Inspector Calls
Directed by Stephen Daldry

A silhouette of a man in a trench coat and hat overlays a misty scene of children dancing on cobblestone streets. The image combines mystery and nostalgia, blending the figures seamlessly with the foggy background.

Booking and details

7 January — 31 May 2025
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Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns. Winner of 19 major awards and hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.

Tour venues

Lowry, Salford
Box Office: 0343 208 6000
7 — 18 January 2025
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Norwich Theatre Royal
Box Office: 01603 630 000
21 — 25 January 2025
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Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
Box Office: 02380 711811
28 January — 1 February 2025
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Theatre Severn Shrewsbury
Box Office: 01743 281281
4 — 8 February 2025
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Hull New Theatre
Box Office: 01482 300 306
11 — 15 February 2025
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Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Box Office: 029 2063 6464
18 — 22 February 2025
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Blackpool Grand
Box Office: 01253 290190
25 February — 1 March 2025
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Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Box Office: 01902 429212
4 — 8 March 2025
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Hall for Cornwall, Truro
Box Office: 01872 262466
11 — 15 March 2025
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His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen
Box Office: 01224 641 122
25 — 29 March 2025
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King’s Theatre, Glasgow
1 — 5 April 2025
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Empire Theatre, Sunderland
8 — 12 April 2025
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Sheffield Lyceum Theatre
Box Office: 0114 249 6000
15 — 19 April 2025
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The Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Box Office: 01274 432000
29 April — 3 May 2025
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The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
6 — 10 May 2025
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Venue Cymru Llandudno
Box Office: 01492 872000
13 — 17 May 2025
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Milton Keynes Theatre
20 — 24 May 2025
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New Wimbledon Theatre
27 — 31 May 2025
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Reviews

★★★★★

‘Superbly tense. Breathtakingly daring and faultless execution’

Daily Telegraph

★★★★★

‘A riveting examination of conscience and class’

Sunday Express

★★★★★

‘Visually astonishing’

Daily Express

★★★★★

‘Thrilling. Don’t dare miss it!’

Daily Mail

★★★★

‘Every time Stephen Daldry’s great production of this JB Priestley play returns, its power and pertinence feel all the more striking’

Independent

★★★★

‘The production grips and dazzles. Nerve-shreddingly exciting. Still heart-thumpingly thrilling’

The Times

6 reviews

Gallery

A theatrical scene with a woman in a white gown and gloves standing in the foreground. Behind her, three men in formal attire stand on a tilted, partially open set resembling a house. The background features a dramatic blue sky.
A theatrical scene with a woman in a white gown and gloves standing in the foreground. Behind her, three men in formal attire stand on a tilted, partially open set resembling a house. The background features a dramatic blue sky.
A theatrical scene with a woman in a white gown and gloves standing in the foreground. Behind her, three men in formal attire stand on a tilted, partially open set resembling a house. The background features a dramatic blue sky.
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A man in a trench coat and hat holds an object in his hand, standing in front of a stage with three men in suits and bow ties. The background features a theatrical set with ornate decor and a warmly lit chandelier. Three men in formal attire with bow ties are depicted in a theatrical setting resembling a building facade. Two stand outside holding drinks, while one leans out of an upper window. The scene is dramatic and evocative of an earlier era. A woman in a white dress kneels beside a man lying on the ground, wrapped in a dark blanket. They are on an outdoor stage, with a lamppost and a building shrouded in mist in the background. A dramatic theater scene with several actors on stage. A man in a tuxedo stands to the left, watching two people in a heated exchange. One is holding a glass object. The background features dark, dramatic lighting and architectural elements. A dramatic stage scene features a woman in an elegant, dark gown with pearls, standing in the foreground. Behind her, a man in a waistcoat holds his head, and another man watches from an elevated position. The backdrop is a moody sky and building facade. A theatrical scene with actors in period costumes amid smoke and dramatic lighting. A man stands in the foreground, appearing distressed, while a group of people, including children, watch from behind. The backdrop suggests an urban setting. Four actors perform on stage in period costumes. A seated woman in a dark dress, a standing man in a tuxedo, another person partially visible in the background, and a woman in a white gown. A dramatic, cloudy backdrop sets the scene. A man stands in front of a structure of a house, with dramatic smoke surrounding him. The atmospheric lighting creates a theatrical scene, emphasizing the colorful backdrop and the figure's silhouette. A group of people stand on a cobblestone street, looking at a dramatic stage set depicting an exploding house interior with sparks, smoke, and debris. The scene is dimly lit, with a streetlamp illuminating the people and the scene.

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Suitability

Age Guidance: 12+

Cast

The Inspector

Tim Treloar

Mr Birling

Jeffrey Harmer

Mrs Birling

Jackie Morrison

Sheila Birling

Leona Allen

Eric Birling

George Rowlands

Gerald Croft

Tom Chapman

Edna

Alice Darling

Supporting Cast

Philip Stewart

Supporting Cast

Katy Dean

Supporting Cast

Simon Pothecary

Supporting Cast

Michael Gukas

Supporting Cast

Pena Liyambo

Artistic team

Director

Stephen Daldry

Designer

Ian MacNeil

Lighting Designer

Rick Fisher

Composer

Stephen Warbeck

Associate Director

Charlotte Peters

Producer

PW Productions