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The Grand Babylon Hotel
By Arnold Bennett

Adapted for the stage by Deborah McAndrew
Directed by Conrad Nelson
Music by James Atherton

A Claybody Theatre Production in association with New Vic Theatre

American heiress Nella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu at the exclusive Grand Babylon – so her wealthy father obligingly buys the entire hotel.

However, Theodore Racksole soon discovers there’s more than a juicy steak on his plate – with kidnapping and murder for starters!

“This is that rare thing, a great night out”
Northern Soul

Tour venues:

THE DIPPING HOUSE, SPODE
27 Feb – 7 Mar 2026

HULL TRUCK THEATRE
10 – 13 Mar 2026

STEPHEN JOSEPH THEATRE, SCARBOROUGH
18 – 21 Mar 2026

MERCURY THEATRE COLCHESTER
25 – 29 Mar 2026

HARROGATE THEATRE
31 Mar – 4 Apr

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