WORLD PREMIERE
TARTUFFE (REMIXED)
NEW ADAPTATION OF MOLIÈRE’S COMEDY MASTERPIECE
STARRING MARK RYLANCE
Written and Directed by Darren Raymond
- Luminary of stage and screen Mark Rylance stars in the world premiere of a brand-new adaptation of Molière’s satirical comedy this Autumn.
- A co-production between Marylebone Theatre, Patrick Myles and David Luff in partnership with Intermission Ensemble.
- Written and directed by Darren Raymond, recipient of Shakespeare’s Globe’s prestigious Sam Wanamaker Award 2025, playwright and Artistic Director of award-winning drama charity Intermission Youth and its graduate arm Intermission Ensemble.
- Molière’s celebrated critique of hypocrisy is reborn in this vibrant new contemporary production. The story unfolds within an African-Caribbean family household.
- The production also reunites Rylance and ULTZ, the Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated set and costume designer, who have worked on multiple productions together including Jerusalem and Much Ado About Nothing. Further creatives and full cast announcement will be made shortly.
- The Priority List for first access to tickets and notification of On Sale date is officially Live HERE.
Marylebone Theatre, Patrick Myles and David Luff in partnership with Intermission Ensemble announce the world premiere of a brand-new production of Molière’s comedy classic starring Mark Rylance in the titular role. Written and directed by Darren Raymond, Tartuffe (Remixed), a deliciously biting comedy which brings both new humour and modern pathos to the original text, is relocated to an African-Caribbean household.
The strictly limited run this Autumn celebrates Rylance’s return to Marylebone Theatre following his 2024 sell-out performance of Venus and Adonis. In a unique creative union the acclaimed actor will share the stage with Intermission Ensemble, the graduates of Intermission Youth, the award-winning drama charity for which Rylance has long served as a trustee and advocate. This production offers a rare opportunity to see a master of the craft performing alongside the very talent his advocacy has helped champion. Full cast and creative team to be announced soon.
Patrick Myles and David Luff are the producers behind Dr Strangelove (West End) and Network (National Theatre and Broadway). Their recent production of The Price, their first co-production with the Marylebone Theatre starring Henry Goodman opened to rave reviews earlier this month.
Alexander J Gifford, AD of the Marylebone, says: “For many years, Darren has been creating amazing, “remixed” versions of Shakespeare’s plays for Intermission Youth. With Mark he has turned his hand to Molière and the result is a brilliantly funny, surprisingly poignant new play. Mark was born to play Tartuffe and I have no doubt that he will deliver another iconic stage-performance. I am tremendously excited to be partnering with Intermission Ensemble, whose professional actors have come up through the theatre company’s youth programme. The alumni are not just fantastically talented, but highly-trained and united by a spirit of family. I expect audiences to fall in love with Tartuffe (Remixed) and for it to be hailed as an outstandingly original, deeply moving version of the classic French comedy.”
Darren Raymond says: ”The production is a massive nod to the next generation. Mark will be starring alongside some of Intermission Youth’s alumni. This isn’t just a performance; it’s a tangible bridge between a stalwart of the stage and the young talent he has spent years mentoring. I am thrilled to see our company’s signature style come to life, where original verse meets the raw, rhythmic tapestry of cultural sounds that define our modern society.”
Mark Rylance says: “Since 2009 I’ve adored Darren Raymond’s productions of Shakespeare, created for his Intermission Youth theatre company. So, I’m very excited to work with him directing Intermission Ensemble, a professional company, remixing Moliere’s satirical masterpiece.
“Darren’s genius for language and humour guarantees this will be a Tartuffe like no other. Our early rehearsals have been hilarious. The mix of a corrupt English missionary in a contemporary African Caribbean family culture is bringing out the authentic cadence and revolutionary meaning of this classic play.”
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