Details

1960. Backstage at London's Royal Court Theatre. Hollywood giants Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier have been persuaded to work together for the first time - the inspired idea of legendary theatre critic, Kenneth Tynan. Welles has agreed to direct Olivier and Joan Plowright in a production of Eugene Ionesco's masterpiece Rhinoceros. But with Olivier's eccentric wife Vivien Leigh added to the volatile mix, legendary egos collide both on stage and off. European Premiere.

Cast/Performers

Gina Bellman (Vivien Leigh), Edward Bennett (Kenneth Tynan), Louise Ford (Joan Plowright), John Hodgkinson (Orson Welles), Adrian Lukis (Laurence Olivier), Ciaran O'Brien (Sean)

Creatives/Company

Author: Austin Pendleton
Producer(s): Emily Dobbs Productions, Robyn Keynes (for Smith and Brant Theatricals)
Director(s): Alice Hamilton, Rupert Hands (assistant)
Design: Max Dorey
Costume: Max Dorey
Lighting: Nicholas Holdridge
Sound: Giles Thomas

Orson's Shadow

Orson's Shadow (Play) production archive for QTIX code T01060201931. Details of all Orson's Shadow archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S1381857156

Archive Listings

1 Jul 15
to
25 Jul 15

Southwark Playhouse Borough
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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