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Henry is a successful and talented playwright married to Charlotte, an actress playing the lead in his current play about adultery. Her co-star and friend Max, is married to Annie, also an actor. Henry and Annie have fallen in love but is it any more real than the subjects in Henry's play? As the story unravels, Henry discovers that love - 'the real thing' - can be unpredictable and painful.

Creatives/Company

Author: Tom Stoppard

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Archive listings for The Real Thing (2024)

Work type: Play.

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Director Max Webster. Design Peter McKintosh. Lighting Richard Howell. Sound Alexandra Faye Braithwaite. Director Chi-San Howard (movement). Director Jessica Ronane (CDG - casting). Other Charlie Hughes-D'Aeth (voice). Director Ingrid Mackinnon (intimacy). Director Lilac Yosiphon (Baylis assistant director). Costume Poppy Hall (costume supervisor). Design Carole Hancock (wigs / hair / make-up supervisor). Stage ManagerRebecca James. Stage ManagerSurenee Somchit (deputy). Stage ManagerBella Kelaidi (assistant). Performer James McArdle (Henry). Performer Bel Powley (Annie). Performer Oliver Johnstone (Max). Performer Susan Wokoma (Charlotte). Performer Jack Ambrose (Brodie). Performer Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran (Billy). Performer Karise Yansen (Debbie).

22 Aug 24 to 26 Oct 24

Old Vic Theatre, West End :: V402
listing details L01566245285

Reviews

: 11Jan01:
TRT is Stoppard as his witty best with electrifying performances by Stephen Dillane and Jennifer Ehle, a must-see play.

User Reviews

USER (11Jan01): TRT is Stoppard as his witty best with electrifying performances by Stephen Dillane and Jennifer Ehle, a must-see play.

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