Details

December 1897, Paris. Playwright Edmond Rostand is approaching his thirtieth birthday with no new plays but a whole lot of worries. He has not written anything in two years and in desperation has promised a new play to the acting superstar, Constant Coquelin. A desperate Edmond draws on his problems to write a new comedy. It will be an unbelievable tale about the demands of his producers, the whims of the actresses, the jealousy of his wife, his doubting colleagues and the romantic adventures of his best friend. It shall be called Cyrano de Bergerac! Meet the man behind the nose! Inspired by the story of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond De Bergerac took France by storm and now makes its English-language premiere at The REP.

Cast/Performers

Freddie Fox (Edmond Rostand), Henry Goodman (Constant Coquelin), Josie Lawrence (Sarah Bernhardt), Chizzy Akudolu (Maria), Delroy Atkinson (Monsieur Honore), Gina Bramhill (Jeanne), Nick Cavaliere (Ange Floury), Simon Gregor (Marcel), Harry Kershaw (Jean), David Langham (George Feydeau), Robin Morrissey (Leo), Sarah Ridgeway (Rosemonde)

Creatives/Company

Author: Alexis Michalik
Producer(s): Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Adam Blanshay Productions
Translation: Jeremy Sams
Director(s): Roxana Silbert, Liam Steel (movement), Amy Ball (casting director)
Lighting: Rick Fisher
Design: Robert Innes Hopkins
Music: Dave Price
Sound: Dan Hoole
Other: Stephen Kemble (voice direction)