London Transport Museum has announced an extension for The Truth About Harry Beck, a play about the London Tube map designer. The play is being performed at the museum’s on-site Cubic Theatre in Covent Garden, and tickets are now on sale for performances running until 5 January.
Inspired by the culture and creativity of the West End, the introduction of theatre is one example of how the London Transport Museum is expanding its programming for new audiences. Music, performance and even more art and design will allow people to explore London’s rich transport history and the influential characters that have shaped London; this is part of the new strategic vision for London Transport Museum, led by Director and CEO Elizabeth McKay.
Commenting on the production, Elizabeth McKay said, “The opportunity to introduce this new play about the man behind the famous Tube map was a no-brainer for us. London Transport Museum is a cultural cornerstone in Covent Garden in the heart of theatreland and this play lets you experience one of London’s little-known stories in a brand-new live format. We are bringing the capital’s rich history and characters alive for you.”
London Transport Museum is offering ticket holders for The Truth About Harry Beck a half-price day pass to the Museum, valid for one month from the selected performance date. Visitors to the Museum in Covent Garden can learn more about the history and evolution of the London Underground map in its London by Design gallery. The gallery features one of the first printed editions of Harry Beck’s 1933 Pocket Underground map. Other more modern maps inspired by Beck’s design will also be displayed.
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