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Donmar Warehouse announces full cast of Versailles

Posted by:	Official_Press_Release 06:26 am EST 12/02/13

Donmar Warehouse presents VERSAILLES A new play written and directed by Peter Gill 20 February – 05 April 2014 Playwright & Director: Peter Gill Designer: Richard Hudson Lighting Designer: Paul Pyant Sound Designer: Gregory Clarke Full Cast: Francesca Annis, Helen Bradbury, Barbara Flynn, Christopher Godwin, Selina Griffiths, Tom Hughes, Tamla Kari, Edward Killingback, Gwilym Lee, Adrian Lukis, Josh O’Connor, Simon Williams and Eleanor Yates. “If we don’t make an enduring peace of this, then God knows.” Today the Donmar Warehouse announced the full cast of Versailles, Peter Gill’s new play about the legacy of the decisions made at the end of WWI, and an accompanying series of talks entitled Impossible Conversations, which will bring together some of today’s most important thinkers to discuss the Great War and its legacy. The full cast of Versailles will be Francesca Annis, Helen Bradbury, Barbara Flynn, Christopher Godwin, Selina Griffiths, Tom Hughes, Tamla Kari, Edward Killingback, Gwilym Lee, Adrian Lukis, Josh O’Connor, Simon Williams and Eleanor Yates. At the start of the hundredth anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities in 1914, this major new play from one of our most eminent playwrights, Peter Gill, draws startling connections between this pivotal moment at the end of WWI and the world we live in today, reminding us that the past is not a foreign country. Inspired by Versailles, Impossible Conversations is a series of events throughout the run of the production allowing some of today's most respected minds to talk about the Great War and its legacy. Shami Chakrabarti, A. C. Grayling, Max Hastings, Susie Orbach and Ahdaf Soueif, will each examine different parts of the historical legacy of both the war and the Treaty of Versailles. The dates and themes of these pre-show events are below: 5 March – A. C. Grayling: Philosophies of war and peace 12 March - Shami Chakrabarti: The idea of justice 19 March - Max Hastings: 1914-1918: A war worth winning? 26 March - Susie Orbach: The psychoanalytic case: trauma, shellshock and the horror of war 2 April - Ahdaf Soueif: Mr Balfour’s letter to Lord Rothschild: how the Great War remapped the world Peter Gill (Playwright & Director) is a hugely influential and radical figure in British theatre; he is a renowned playwright and one of the most important directors of the last thirty years. Previous Donmar credits include Making Noise Quietly, 2012 (director), Small Change, 2009 (writer) and Days of Wine and Roses, 2005 (director). Peter has directed over eighty productions in the UK, Europe and North America, and held a variety of established positions within the industry, including the post of Associate Director at the National Theatre (1980 - 1997) and Associate Director at the Royal Shakespeare Company (1964/1965 & 1970/1972). Francesca Annis (playing Edith Rawlinson) recently performed in Josie Rourke’s The Machine, a co-production between the Donmar, Manchester International Festival and Park Avenue Armory. In 2009 Annis appeared in Rupert Goold’s production of Time and the Conways at the National Theatre. She played numerous leading roles during her time as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and has since appeared in the West End in productions including Under the Blue Sky, Epitaph for George Dillon and The Vortex. Film credits include Shifty, Revolver, The Libertine and Milk. Annis famously played Lady Macbeth in Roman Polanski’s film of the Shakespeare tragedy. Her television credits include Cranford, Jane Eyre and Copenhagen. Helen Bradbury (playing Constance Fitch) previous theatre credits include My Generation (West Yorkshire Playhouse), Our Country’s Good (UK Tour) and Top Girls (Chichester Festival). Bradbury is perhaps best recognised for her role as Rachel in the BBC television drama, Upstairs, Downstairs. She will also appear in the next series of Sherlock for the BBC. Other television credits include Phone Shop (E4) and Lucan (ITV1). Barbara Flynn (playing Marjorie Chater) will make her second appearance on the Donmar stage, having previously appeared in The Bullet. Her recent theatre credits include Copenhagen, Hamlet (Sheffield Crucible), The Revenger’s Tragedy, King Lear (National Theatre) and An Experiment with an Air Pump (Hampstead Theatre). Flynn is a television regular and recently played the title role in the ITV comedy, Pat & Cabbage. Other television credits include The Borgias, Cranford, New Tricks, The Queen, Cracker and Open All Hours. Her film credits include 1864 and Miss Potter. Christopher Godwin (playing Arthur Chater) has had a prolific theatre career spanning over seven decades. He regularly appears on the stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Shakespeare’s Globe and recently performed in This House at the National Theatre. His television credits include A Young Doctor’s Notebook, Lead Balloon and Waking the Dead. For film he has appeared in The Avengers and Woody Allen’s Scoop. Selina Griffiths (playing Angela Isham) has previously performed at the Donmar in Hotel in Amsterdam. Her other theatre credits include After Life at the National Theatre, Twisted Tales, The Sea, Noises Off and Miss Julie in the West End. She is perhaps best known for her television roles, with credits including Being Human, Twenty Twelve, Benidorm and Cranford. Tom Hughes (playing Gerald Chater) made his professional theatre debut in Sweet Nothings at the Young Vic. He memorably starred in the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s debut feature film Cemetery Junction, receiving a BIFA nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. Other notable screen credits include Stephen Poliakoff's Dancing on the Edge, Richard Curtis' About Time, Richard II directed by Rupert Goold, The Lady Vanishes for BBC One and Page 8 directed by David Hare. Tom is currently shooting BBC One spy thriller The Game in which he plays the lead. Tamla Kari (playing Mabel Rawlinson) is perhaps best known for her role as Lucy in The Inbetweeners Movie. She made her professional theatre debut in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning at the Royal Exchange, Manchester. Other television credits include The Musketeers, The Job Lot, Cuckoo, Silk and Being Human. Edward Killingback (playing Henry Sedgwick Bell) recently performed in The Low Road at the Royal Court and he made his West End debut in the Royal Court production of Posh. Gwilym Lee (playing Leonard Rawlinson) previously appeared in the Donmar productions of Hamlet (Donmar, Elsinore & Broadway), King Lear and The Promise (Donmar at Trafalgar Studios). He was the winner of the Ian Charleson Award for his portrayal of Edgar in the Donmar production of King Lear. Other theatre credits include Danton’s Death, Oedipus (National Theatre), Othello (Sheffield Crucible) and Richard III (RSC). Later this year, Lee will star as the new side kick in the television series, Midsomer Murders. He has also appeared in Restless (BBC), Fresh Meat (C4) and the 2012 BBC production of Henry V. Adrian Lukis (playing Geoffrey Ainsworth) previous theatre credits include Pygmalion, The Winslow Boy (Theatre Royal, Bath), The Philadelphia, Cloaca (Old Vic), The Relapse, Sleep with Me (National Theatre) and Private Lives in the West End. Recent television credits include Poirot (ITV), Fresh Meat (C4) and Outnumbered (BBC). He played Marc Thompson in the BBC legal drama, Judge John Deed. Josh O’Connor (playing Hugh Skidmore) graduated from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in 2011. Since graduating his theatre credits include Farragut North (Southwark Playhouse) and Country Music (Trafalgar Studios). His film credits include Hide & Seek and the forthcoming feature film version of Posh. Simon Williams (playing The Honourable Fredrick Gibb) is perhaps best known for playing James Bellamy in the period television series Upstairs, Downstairs. His West End theatre credits include Yes, Prime Minister, The 39 Steps, The Winslow Boy, The Black Princess, See How They Run and Fighting Chance. Other theatre credits include Donkey’s Years (Sheffield Crucible), The Power of Yes, A Marriage Has Been Arranged (National Theatre) and The Lover (Young Vic). For film he has appeared in The Prisoner of Zenda, The Fiendish Plot of Dr Fu Manchu and Joanna. Eleanor Yates (playing Ethel Tyler) previous theatre credits include Summer Day’s Dream (Finborough Theatre), London Wall (St James Theatre), The Cherry Orchard and King Lear (Bristol Tobacco Factory). For television she has appeared in Midsomer Murders, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Case Histories. She will also appear in the new Mike Leigh film, which is currently untitled. Donmar Warehouse presents VERSAILLES A new play written and directed by Peter Gill 20 February – 05 April 2014 Director: Peter Gill Designer: Richard Hudson Lighting Designer: Paul Pyant Sound Designer: Gregory Clarke Full Cast: Francesca Annis, Helen Bradbury, Barbara Flynn, Christopher Godwin, Selina Griffiths, Tom Hughes, Tamla Kari, Edward Killingback, Gwilym Lee, Adrian Lukis, Josh O’Connor, Simon Williams and Eleanor Yates. Production sponsored by American Airlines. IMPOSSIBLE CONVERSATIONS 5 Mar – A. C. Grayling: Philosophies of war and peace 12 Mar - Shami Chakrabarti: The idea of justice 19 Mar - Max Hastings: 1914-1918: A war worth winning? 26 Mar - Susie Orbach: The psychoanalytic case: trauma, shellshock and the horror of war 2 Apr - Ahdaf Soueif: Mr Balfour’s letter to Lord Rothschild: how the Great War remapped the world Tickets for Impossible Conversations are £7.50 (no booking fee) Public booking for Impossible Conversations opens 9am Tuesday 3 December Donmar Warehouse, 41 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London WC2H 9LX www.donmarwarehouse.com Box Office: 0844 871 7624 (Booking fee of £2.50 per transaction) Telephone Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm In person, Mon-Sat, 10am-curtain up (No booking fee) The first Barclays Front Row £10 tickets for VERSAILLES will go on sale at 10am on Monday 10 February 2014 PERFORMANCES TIMES Evenings Mon - Sat 7.30pm Matinees Thu & Sat 2.30pm No matinees before Press Nights TICKET PRICES Stalls £35, £27.50, £10* Circle £27.50, £15, £10* PREVIEW PRICES Stalls £30, £25, £10* Circle £25, £12.50, £10* PREVIEW DATES Versailles 20-24 Feb CONCESSIONS For over 60s, £35 tickets reduced to £25 and £27.50 tickets reduced to £20 (matinees only). £15 for disabled customers. Must be booked in advance and proof of eligibility must be shown on collection. STANDING TICKETS £7.50 standing tickets available every day from 10am in person at the Box Office ACCESS The Donmar Warehouse is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is an infrared system in the main auditorium and there is also a hearing loop in the Box Office. ASSISTED PERFORMANCES £15. To book call 020 7845 5822 or email access@donmarwarehouse.com. For further access enquiries or bookings call 0844 871 7677 CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES – 7.30pm [stagetext] Versailles Mon 24 Mar AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES – 2.30pm (Touch Tour at 1.30pm) [vocaleyes] Versailles Sat 29 Mar To book tickets for the above performances please call 020 7845 5822 or email access@donmarwarehouse.com For all other access enquiries or bookings, please call 0844 871 7677 IMPOSSIBLE CONVERSATIONS: Biographies A.C. Grayling Anthony Grayling's latest books are The God Argument (2013) and Friendship (2013). Until 2011 he was Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy and other subjects including The Good Book, Ideas That Matter, Liberty in the Age of Terror and To Set Prometheus Free. For several years he wrote columns for The Guardian and The Times. He is a frequent contributor to national newspapers, the BBC and a contributing editor of Prospect magazine. He is a representative to the UN Human Rights Council for the International Humanist and Ethical Union, a Vice President of the British Humanist Association, the Patron of the United Kingdom Armed Forces Humanist Association, a patron of Dignity in Dying, an Honorary Associate of the National Secular Society and Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College Oxford. Shami Chakrabarti Shami Chakrabarti CBE is the Director of Liberty, the National Council for Civil Liberties and Chancellor of Oxford Brookes University. The organisation is the UK’s domestic campaign for fundamental rights and freedoms for everyone. She was described in The Times newspaper as "the most effective public affairs lobbyist of the past 20 years". In 2005 the BBC Today programme placed Shami Chakrabarti on the shortlist of ten people who may run Britain. She was also shortlisted in the Channel 4 Political Awards 2006 for the Most Inspiring Political Figure Award. Sir Max Hastings Sir Max Hastings is an author, journalist and broadcaster. He writes regularly for the Daily Mail and reviews books for the Sunday Times and New York Review of Books. He has published twenty-three books; among the most recent is Catastrophe 1914, All Hell Let Loose and Did You Really Shoot the Television? A Family Fable. During his time as a foreign correspondent for the BBC and the Evening Standard he reported on eleven conflicts, including Vietnam and the 1982 South Atlantic war. He was Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Telegraph from 1986-1995, and of the Evening Standard 1996-2002. In 2008 he received the Westminster Medal of the RUSI for his lifetime contribution to Military Literature, and in 2009 the Edgar Wallace Trophy of the London Press Club. In 2012 the Pritzker Military Library of Chicago presented him with its Literary Award for lifetime achievement. Susie Orbach Susie Orbach is a British psychotherapist, psychoanalyst, writer and social critic. With Luise Eichenbaum, Orbach created the Women’s Therapy Centre in 1976 and the Women’s Therapy Centre Institute, a training institute in New York. She has been a consultant for The World Bank, the NHS and Unilever. Orbach has been a Visiting Scholar at the New School for Social Research in New York and Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics for ten years. She is chair of the Relational School in the UK, a Board member of The Freud Museum and a convener of Anybody, an organisation that campaigns for body diversity www.endangeredbodies.org. She sits on the government expert panel on Body confidence. She is also co-founder of Psychotherapists and Counsellors for Social Responsibility and lectures and broadcasts extensively world-wide. She has written 11 books. Ahdaf Soueif Ahdaf Soueif is the author of the bestselling The Map of Love (shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1999 and translated into 28 languages), as well as the well-loved In the Eye of the Sun and the collection of short stories, I Think of You. Ms Soueif is also a political and cultural commentator. A collection of her essays, Mezzaterra: Fragments from the Common Ground, was published in 2004, as was her translation (from Arabic into English) of Mourid Barghouti’s I Saw Ramallah. She writes regularly for the Guardian in the UK and has a weekly column (in Arabic) in al-Shorouk in Egypt. In 2007 Ms Soueif founded Engaged Events, a UK based charity. Its first project is the Palestine Festival of Literature which takes place in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Jenin and al-Khalil/Hebron – and went to Gaza in 2012. In 2013 PalFest took place also in Haifa. Ms Soueif has also edited Reflections on Islamic Art (BQFP: 2011). Her account of Egyptian events, Cairo: my City, our Revolution, was published by Bloomsbury in January 2012. An updated edition, Cairo: a City Transformed, came out in 2014 published by Knopf in NY and Bloomsbury in London. Ms Soueif holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Lancaster and is a recipient of several honorary doctorates from UK universities. She has also received the Metropolis Bleu and the Constantin Cavafy Awards (2012), was the first recipient of the Mahmoud Darwish Award (2010) and shortlisted for the Liberty Human Rights Award in 2013. Ms Soueif was recently named by the Guardian as “one of the 100 people with most influence on the English reading public”, and by Arabian Business as “one of the 100 most powerful women in the Arab world today.” Principal Sponsor, sponsor of Barclays Front Row and Donmar Dryden Street

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