Details

An epic tale of the life and times of Ben-Hur. His extraordinary journey takes him from wealthy merchant to galley slave, to champion charioteer and witness at the Crucifixion. This large-scale production of award-winning playwright Hattie Naylor's adaptation takes place at Reading's Hexagon theatre and features a community cast of over 70 Reading residents of all ages, working alongside professional actors to bring this classic tale to life.

Cast/Performers

Miles Yekinni (Judah Ben-Hur), Matt Lapinskas (Messala), Chris Barritt (Balthazar), Ian Pirie (Melchior), Rebecca Tanwen (Zina)

Creatives/Company

Author: Hattie Naylor
Presented by: Reading Rep Theatre (in association with The Hexagon and Reading Year of Culture)
Director: Christie O'Carroll