Two Halves of Guinness
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The Salisbury Playhouse will host the theatre production 'Two Halves of Guinness' on 24th October 2026. The performance will feature various actors. Tickets for the show are priced from £12.50.
Sir Alec Guinness’ commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations.
Yet after a distinguished career as one of Britain’s greatest actors, the double-Oscar-winning star of over 70 films feared he would only be remembered as a Jedi Knight.
Two Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story worthy of the darkest Ealing Comedies, revisiting his most memorable characters and encountering a galaxy of stars along the way.
Zeb Soanes (Classic FM, BBC Radio 4) stars as Alec Guinness in a play written by Mark Burgess and directed by Selina Cadell (Eddie Izzard's Great Expectations, Hamlet,Miles Jupp in The Life I Lead).
Two Halves of Guinness marks the 25th anniversary of Sir Alec Guinness’ death, and the 50th anniversary of Guinness opening Salisbury Playhouse.
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Two Halves of Guinness takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 19:45.
Two Halves of Guinness is held at Salisbury Playhouse in Salisbury (Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA).
Tickets for Two Halves of Guinness range from £12.50 to £57.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
Tickets for Two Halves of Guinness can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Salisbury Playhouse will host the theatre production 'Two Halves of Guinness' on 24th October 2026. The performance will feature various actors. Tickets for the show are priced from £12.50.
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Sir Alec Guinness’ commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations.
Yet after a distinguished career as one of Britain’s greatest actors, the double-Oscar-winning star of over 70 films feared he would only be remembered as a Jedi Knight.
Two Halves of Guinness reveals a mysterious life story worthy of the darkest Ealing Comedies, revisiting his most memorable characters and encountering a galaxy of stars along the way.
Zeb Soanes (Classic FM, BBC Radio 4) stars as Alec Guinness in a play written by Mark Burgess and directed by Selina Cadell (Eddie Izzard's Great Expectations, Hamlet,Miles Jupp in The Life I Lead).
Two Halves of Guinness marks the 25th anniversary of Sir Alec Guinness’ death, and the 50th anniversary of Guinness opening Salisbury Playhouse.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Two Halves of Guinness?
Two Halves of Guinness takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 19:45.
Where is Two Halves of Guinness taking place?
Two Halves of Guinness is held at Salisbury Playhouse in Salisbury (Malthouse Lane, Salisbury, SP2 7RA).
How much are tickets for Two Halves of Guinness?
Tickets for Two Halves of Guinness range from £12.50 to £57.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Skiddle.
How do I get tickets for Two Halves of Guinness?
Tickets for Two Halves of Guinness can be booked via Skiddle using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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