The Almeida Theatre announces the full cast for the world premiere of Sam Holcroft’s A Mirror.
Joining the previously announced Jonny Lee Miller, Tanya Reynolds and Micheal Ward are Sara Houghton, Aaron Neil, Geoffrey Streatfeild and musician Miriam Wakeling.
Jeremy Herrin directs Sam Holcroft’s new play A Mirror, interrogating censorship and free speech. The production opens on Wednesday 23 August, with previews from Tuesday 15 August, and runs until Saturday 23 September.
World Premiere
A MIRROR
by Sam Holcroft
Director: Jeremy Herrin; Set and Costume Designer: Max Jones; Lighting Designer: Azusa Ono; Composer and Sound Designer: Nick Powell; Casting Director: Jessica Ronane CDG; Fight Director: Jonathan Holby
Tuesday 15 August – Saturday 23 September 2023
“I do solemnly declare, of my own accord and without coercion, according to the constitution of this country, and the oath I have sworn to its people and its leadership, that I know not of any lawful impediment why I Joel may not be joined in marriage to Leyla.”
With great pleasure Leyla and Joel invite you to celebrate their marriage. Dress code is smart casual. Doors at 7.30pm, followed by the exchange of vows. And at the signal, the entertainment will begin.
(This performance is being staged without a licence from the Ministry. We recognise the risk that each and every one of you is taking by attending, and we salute your courage.)
Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting; Elementary), Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education; Scenes with Girls) and Micheal Ward (Empire of Light; Top Boy) feature in the world premiere of Sam Holcroft’s (Rules for Living) elusive and explosive new play. Interrogating censorship, authorship and free speech, A Mirror is directed by Jeremy Herrin (Best of Enemies).
A Mirror is a recipient of an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award.