The Royal Court Theatre and Orange Juice Productions present War Face

By Georgie Dettmer, created with the company. Directed by Jess Edwards.
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The show

At the Royal Hospital Chelsea, a community of British Army veterans reflect on lives shaped by service. 

Weaving together real experiences across generations, War Face is a brand-new play by Georgie Dettmer, created with serving and retired soldiers. Directed by Jess Edwards, reuniting with Dettmer following their award-winning Royal Court production Are You Watching?

Performed by a company made up of army veterans and actors, War Face is a funny, frank and deeply moving look beyond the uniform we think we know.

 

Commissioned by the Genesis Foundation through the Genesis Next Generation Programme at the Royal Court. 

Georgie is this year's recipient of the Jerwood New Playwright accolade. The Royal Court Theatre’s Jerwood New Playwright Programme is supported by Jerwood Foundation.

The company

Contact list of staff members

  • Georgie Dettmer

    Role
    Writer

  • Jess Edwards

    Role
    Director

  • Lucy Walshaw

    Role
    Costume Supervisor

  • Daniel Steward

    Role
    Production Manager

  • Mica Taylor

    Role
    Production Manager

  • Hannah Lyall

    Role
    Lead Producer

  • Steven Atkinson

    Role
    Executive Producer

Booking information

Tickets: £24.50

Concessions available for Over 65s, Equity/BECTU/WGGB, Unwaged, Students and audiences aged 25 and under on all Preview, Thursday and Saturday performances.

Ticket FAQs

Can I get a refund or exchange my ticket?

Refunds are only offered if a performance is cancelled.

If you can’t attend, we can offer:

  • An exchange to another performance
  • A credit voucher valid for 1 year

Just let us know at least 48 hours before the show. 

We do not offer partial refunds. If your chosen price band is sold out for the new date, we’ll match you to the closest available band instead. 

Ticket Resale & Reissue

If a show has sold out: 

  • We’re happy to try and resell your tickets (once all other house tickets are gone)
  • If we’re successful, you’ll be issued credit valid for 1 year
  • Tickets can’t be resold via unauthorised third-party sellers 

Tickets transferred or sold via unauthorised channels may be cancelled without refund, and any Royal Court memberships may be revoked. 

Ticket Delivery
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Age Guidance

Most shows are suitable for ages 14+, though some may have a higher recommendation. Check the individual production page for guidance. 

Fees & Charges
  • No booking fees on e-tickets booked directly through us
  • All tickets include a £1.50 restoration levy, supporting essential maintenance and upkeep
  • Tickets sold for other venues (e.g. West End transfers) may include a booking fee
  • Third-party agents may charge additional fees 
Your Visit: Theatre Terms

The management reserves the right to: 

  • Refuse admission or ask audience members to leave
  • Deny latecomers entry or delay it until an appropriate break
  • Cancel performances due to cast illness or external issues (without liability beyond a refund or exchange)
  • Note that trigger warnings and content advisories are listed online and emailed to bookers ahead of the show 

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