Cast - Public Enemy version by David Harrower Young Vic

Casting has been announced for Henrik Ibsen's Public Enemy, in a new version by David Harrower, which opens at the Young Vic Theatre Main House, 13 May 2013, following previews from 4 May - running to 8 June 2013.

Nick Fletcher (Doctor Stockmann), Darrell D’Silva (Mayor), Niall Ashdown (Aslaksen), Adam Best (Horster), Bryan Dick (Hovstad), Joel Fry (Billing), David Sibley (Morten Kiil) , Beatrice Walker (Petra).

It is directed by Richard Jones , designed by Miriam Buether, costumes by Nicky Gillibrand, sound by David Sawer.

When Dr Stockmann discovers that the waters of a new public spa are toxic, he expects gratitude and glory. But his revelation makes him the most hated man in town. How far will a man go to stand up for the truth?

Nick Fletcher takes on the role of Doctor Stockmann following his appearance as Nils Krogstad in the Young Vic’s production of A Doll’s House. His past work in the theatre includes A Woman Killed With Kindness, The White Guard, The Overwhelming, Once In A Lifetime, Playing With Fire and The UN Inspector (for the National Theatre).

Darrell D’Silva's past work for the RSC includes the roles of Antony in Michael Boyd’s production of Antony and Cleopatra, Mark Antony in Julius Caesar, Polixenes in The Winter's Tale, Kent in King Lear and Kotomtsev in Antony Neilson’s The Drunks. He has worked with Richard Jones on productions of Tales from the Vienna Woods (NT), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RSC) and at the Young Vic in Six Characters Looking for an Author.

- by Darren Dalglish