National Theatre: The Amen Corner

Eric Kofi Abrefa (David) Photo - Richard Hubert Smith.

Rufus Norris (Table, London Road, Death and the King's Horseman) returns to direct an exhilarating new production of James Baldwin's celebrated play at the National Theatre. Marianne Jean-Baptiste plays Sister Margaret and is joined by Sharon D Clarke and Lucian Msamati.

As the gospel singing soars, Sister Margaret, uncompromising pastor of her Harlem church, has a congregation in revolt against her hardline leadership. Their resentment escalates with the return of her absentee husband, a trombone-playing sinner, and the wayward conduct of her son. Charges of hypocrisy hang in the air and Margaret's devout world looks perilously close to falling apart.

Beautifully expressed through the rousing beat of the gospel choir, the community's sense of love, grief and spiritual survival will be given full voice by the Company and the London Community Gospel Choir.

Over 500 £12 tickets for every performance. Playing 4 June - 14 August

Read more and book tickets at www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/the-amen-corner

Offwestend.com Early bird offer

Top price seats for £29.50, usually £34 for performances between 6 and 20 June.

Enter promotion code 'offwestend' before selecting seats online or quote when calling 020 7452 3000. Tickets must be booked before 4 June. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction any other offer.