Details

It is the early 1630s and women in England are barred from the stage. In the sleazily glamorous world of London theatre, actor John Shank trains talented young boys to play female roles. When the theatre company that Shank invests in goes under and leaves him up to his eyes in debt, his only hope of escaping bankruptcy is to find a new star. Enter an unlikely 14-year-old wannabe, Stephen Hammerton. World premiere. Gambon's first appearance with the Almeida.

Cast/Performers

Michael Gambon (John Shank), Daniel Brocklebank, Anthony Calf, Lee Ingleby, Charles Kay, Michael Legge, Malcolm Sinclair

Creatives/Company

Author: Nicholas Wright
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Design: Bob Crowley
Lighting: Paul Pyant
Sound(s): Fergus O'Hare, Fergus O'Hare
Music: Richard Sisson