Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis and Louisa Harland will star in a brand new manufacturing of David Eire’s award-winning play “Ulster American” at London’s Riverside Studios.
Within the black comedy, an Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to start rehearsals for a brand new play, one that would rework every of their careers. However when it seems that they’re not on the identical web page, the night time threatens to spiral uncontrolled.
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Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Harrelson returns to the London stage for the primary time in virtually 20 years to play Oscar-winning American actor Jay Conway. BAFTA and Emmy winner Andy Serkis will star as English director Leigh Carver, whereas “Derry Ladies” actor Louisa Harland will star as Northern Irish playwright Ruth Davenport.
Jeremy Herrin will direct following his latest acclaimed productions of “A Mirror” and “Better of Enemies.” The play is produced by Second Half Productions.
Eire’s play acquired its world premiere in 2018 on the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. It’s the recipient of the Carol Tambor Better of Edinburgh Award and the Scotsman Fringe First Award.
Herrin stated: “I’m delighted that this rollercoaster of a play has summoned such a stellar roster of expertise to affix us for this pitch black comedy on the superbly refurbished Riverside Studios. I’ve all the time admired David Eire’s fearlessness and the way in which he manages to skewer pretension in its many guises. It’s an honor to convey the legend that’s Woody Harrelson to London; to welcome Andy Serkis again to the stage after a lot success within the films; and to benefit from the sensible Louisa Harland going toe-to-toe with them each. It’ll be an exhilarating night and I can’t wait to see our viewers’s response to this explosive present.”
“Ulster American” performs at Riverside Studios from Dec. 4 – Jan. 28, 2024.
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