about Kyoto

★★★★★

'Sheer theatrical magic...truly remarkable'

WhatsOnStage

SAVING THE EARTH IS A FILTHY BUSINESS

Book now for Kyoto, the ‘truly remarkable’ (WhatsOnStage) new political thriller as it transfers to London’s West End in 2025. Brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Good Chance, fresh from a critically acclaimed run in Stratford-upon-Avon, this ‘tense and gripping’ (Guardian) show brings a world of hope to @sohoplace for a strictly limited 16-week season from 9 January.

Welcome to the Kyoto Conference Centre, 11 December 1997. The nations of the world are in deadlock and 11 hours have passed since the UN’s landmark climate conference should have ended. Time is running out and agreement feels a world away. The greatest obstacle: American oil lobbyist and master strategist, Don Pearlman…

Featuring a ‘barnstorming performance’ (Financial Times) from Stephen Kunken (Billions and The Handmaid’s Tale), Kyoto sees Olivier award-winning directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin (Stranger Things: The First Shadow) reunite with Good Chance’s Artistic Directors and playwrights Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson (The Jungle), for this sharp, searing and darkly comic story of the moment all nations tried to set aside their differences for the sake of the planet.

Hailed as ‘rich and vital’ (The i) and ‘sheer theatrical magic’ (WhatsOnStage), Kyoto seats you at the heart of the action, and shows that even in a climate of rapidly rising temperatures, the impossible really can become possible.

show details

9th January - 3rd May 2025

Tickets From: £25

Groups and Education rates available. Please see below.

@sohoplace has contactless ticketing for every performance. Tickets will be issued electronically 48 hours prior to the performance.

Fair access: 50% off across all bands

Running Time: Approx 2hrs 45mins, including a 20min interval

Please note: This production contains explicit language, smoking (cigarettes), flashing lights, loud music and haze.

Conference Seats: Be part of the moment, with our hugely popular ‘in conference’ seats in the front row of the Stalls, which immerse you into the heart of the play. You won’t be disappointed

Access Information

The RSC have created a Sonic Story, which highlights the key sounds throughout the performance. Download the Kyoto Sonic Story here.

To book accessible seating for all of our performances; including wheelchair park seats please click here.

Click here to book the Audio Described Performance on Saturday 15th February.
Click here to book the Chilled & Captioned Performance on Thursday 20th February.
Click here to book the Audio Described Performance on Thursday 3rd April.
Click here to book the Captioned Performance on Saturday 5th April.

Access Enquiries
Call us on 0330 333 5962 or email us at [email protected]. For further access information, please view our Accessibility page.

Access Performances

Audio Described
Saturday 15th February 2025 @ 2:30pm

Captioned Performance
Thursday 20th February 2025 @ 2:30pm

Audio Described
Thursday 3rd April 2025 @ 2:30pm

Captioned Performance
Saturday 5th April 2025 @ 2:30pm

Access Enquiries
Call us on 0330 333 5962 or email us at [email protected]

For Eligibility details and futher details about accessibility within @sohoplace visit out accessibility page.

group & education

Groups 10+
£49.50 for Tuesday to Thursday performances

Education Rate
£25 for Tuesday to Wednesday evening and Thursday matinee performances for UK schools only. Overseas groups must use Adult Group rate only.

Group Booking Enquiries
Call us on +44 (0)330 333 4817