Adriana Mater

A mother, a son, and the impossible question: can love break the cycle of violence?

Starting Saturday, 28 November 2026

About the Show

Amid a brutal civil war, Adriana becomes pregnant following a violent assault by a soldier. She chooses to give birth to the child she conceives, naming her son Yonas and raising him with love and hope for the future, whilst shielding him from the truth about his father. Many years later the young man discovers the truth of his origin, and becomes consumed by the desire for revenge.

In a gripping climax, Adriana tries to convince Yonas that true strength lies in mercy, not murder. And that, only by breaking the male cycle of violence, will they, and their country, truly be healed.

Righting the wrongs of Tosca, Adriana Mater forms the second half of a bold narrative arc contributing to a season that brings stories of resistance, resilience, hope and what it means to be free.

Experience Adriana Mater as a stand-alone story, or paired with Tosca as the other half of the story.

Key Details

Age restriction

Recommended age guidance 15+. Note that children under 5 are not allowed in the auditorium.

Run time

2h 45 mins

Venue address

London Coliseum

33 St Martin's Lane

London, WC2N 4ES

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Nearest tube station

Leicester Square

Nearest train station

Charing Cross

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