The Ballad of Hattie and James

Tour synopsis, cast & creatives

An epic, life-spanning tale of friendship, music, and the moments that change you forever. At St Pancras International, a woman sits at the piano and begins to play. The music captivates commuters, tourists and, following a viral clip, people around the world. Behind the music is the incredible story of a lifelong duet - the ballad of Hattie and James. Throughout their lives, Hattie and James find themselves inextricably linked, for better or worse, and cannot help but replay the experiences that have shaped them. An impassioned story from Samuel Adamson (Wife) that asks who gets to have their voice heard, and can you ever settle the score? World Premiere

Cast/Performers

Charles Edwards (James), Suzette Llewellyn (Bo / Mrs Arbuthnot / Rosamund / Louise / Eve / Madame Schultz), Sophie Thompson (Hattie)

Creatives/Company

Author: Samuel Adamson
Presented by(s): Kiln Theatre, ETT
Director(s): Richard Twyman, Lotte Hines (CDG - casting director), Anjali Mehra (movement), Zoe Templeman-Young
Design: Jon Bausor
Lighting: Simisola Majekodunmi
Sound: Pete Malkin
Music(s): Nicola T Chang, David Shrubsole
Musical Director: David Shrubsole
Costume: Isobel Pellow