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THE SHARK IS BROKEN – MUST END 13 FEBRUARY Martha’s Vineyard, 1974: shooting on ‘Jaws’ has stalled. The film’s lead actors – Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss – are stuck on a boat, at the mercy of foul weather and a faulty mechanical co-star. Awash with alcohol and ambition, three hammered sharks start to bare their teeth… Ian Shaw (War Horse and Common, National Theatre) stars as his father Robert Shaw. He is joined by Liam Murray Scott as Richard Dreyfuss (reprising the role he performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019), and Demetri Goritsas (ear for eye, Royal Court; Black Mirror, Netflix) as Roy Scheider. Directed by Guy Masterson, THE SHARK IS BROKEN reveals the hilarious behind-the-scenes drama on one of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. After a sell-out, critically acclaimed premiere at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon’s brilliantly funny must end its run on 13 February – don’t miss it.
Age restriction
This production is recommended for ages 14+Running time
1hr 30min (no interval)Performance dates
9 October 2021 - 13 February 2022Content
This production features strong language and references to alcohol and drugsSpecial notes
IMPORTANT: What to bring with you to the theatre We hope you enjoy your trip to the theatre, but need to make sure you, our staff and the rest of the audience are safe. Upon arrival, as well as your eTickets, all members of your party over the age of 18 must demonstrate their Covid-19 status to gain entry in ONE of the following ways: · ** Full vaccination** (first and second dose), and with the second dose administered at least 14 days before your visit; or · A negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours of your visit; or · Proof of natural immunity (positive PCR test within the last six months, after self-isolation has ended and up to 180 days after taking the test).
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Ambassadors TheatreWest Street, London, WC2H 9NDLatest The Shark is Broken News
News / Productions / Features / Photos
The Shark is Broken Extends its Run
It looks like The Ambassadors Theatre is gonna need a bigger boat, not because anything’s gone wrong, but because audiences are clambering aboard The Shark Is Broken. Due to popular demand, the show has announced today that it will be extending its run through 13 February 2022. Book your tickets to the extended run now!
9 Nov, 2021 | By Sarah Gengenbach
Reviews
Review: The Shark is Broken (Ambassador's Theatre)
Them be choppy waters….
With the theme music to the infamous Jaws on repeat, I could feel the trepidation building up as I headed to the Ambassadors Theatre to go aboard The Orca fishing boat, ready to set sail for the filming of Jaws. The facia needs more than a nod to it also – the shark and the teeth popping up from the roof of the theatre is simple but effective. The Ambassadors is an intimate enough space to house this production with ease and grace. However, in anticipating the popularity of the Shark, "you’re gonna need a bigger boat.’"
22 Oct, 2021 | By Kay Johal
News / New Shows + Transfers
New dates announced for The Shark is Broken at Ambassadors Theatre
The 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Festival sell-out smash hit The Shark is Broken is transferring to the West End’s Ambassadors Theatre this Autumn. The producers have announced new dates for the plays strictly limited London season; with performances from 9 October 2021 to 15 January 2022. Co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, this new play takes audiences behind the scenes of the classic blockbuster Jaws. The Shark is Broken tickets are now booking – secure your seats aboard “The Orca” now!
1 Jul, 2021 | By Jade Ali