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RULES FOR LIVING

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by Sam Holcroft

26 November – 5 December 2026 at 7.45pm;
Matinée: Saturday 28 November at 2.30pm

Tickets:£16 (Tickets available later in the year)

A black comedy-drama based on the premise that everyone creates their own coping strategies or rules for living. But what happens when an extended family gathers in the kitchen for a traditional Christmas and they each follow those rules rigidly? As long-held mechanisms for survival are laid bare, even Mum, who’s been preparing this lunch since last January, becomes embroiled. Time-honoured rivalries and resentments will out. Accusations fly, relationships deconstruct, the rules take over. In Sam Holcroft’s theatrically playful, dark comedy, the instructions are there for all to see, audience included – so there’s really no place to hide!

‘Bitingly funny and sharply observed’. Exeunt Magazine

Group Booking: 10 tickets available for the price of 9.
For tickets of more than 20 please contact the Box Office on 01883 349850 (Monday to Saturday, 10am–1pm). Group bookings can be made earlier than the onsale date by calling the Box Office.

Content warning: Contains some strong language. Includes depictions of disability (post-stroke) and OCD.

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with NICK HERN BOOKS.

Cast

Matthew | tbc
Carrie | tbc
Sheena | tbc
Adam | tbc
Edith | tbc
Francis | tbc
Emma | tbc

Directed by Niall Monaghan

Refunds and exchanges: Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets for sold-out shows may be returned to the Box Office for resale but this cannot be guaranteed.

Access Information: Not all seats are suitable for patrons who have mobility requirements and/or use a mobility aid. Please contact the Box Office if you have specific access requirements to ensure your comfort and enjoyment while at the theatre. Hearing loops are available from the front of house staff.

Parking: For evening performances, parking is available for free at Waitrose from 6pm until 11pm (Lower Ground and Ground Floors only) – access via the road next to Lidl. Parking is also available in the side roads around the Miller Theatre. For matinée performances only, parking for up to three hours is available at Morrisons car park on Harestone Valley Road. Please note: Due to reasons beyond our control we can no longer offer parking at Croudace on Tupwood Lane.

Pre-theatre meal offer: Crown & Pepper is offering Miller Theatre audiences 15% off all food and drink, on presentation of their ticket. This must be the same day as your ticket is valid for and drink is only discounted when purchased with food. They are situated next door to the theatre and more details can be found on their website: crownandpepper.co.uk/caterham