The highly anticipated world premiere of Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play, Giant, starring Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret) comes to the Royal Court. Book Giant tickets on London Theatre.
Giant in London tells the story of the famous children’s author, Roald Dahl, and the outcry following an antisemitic article he wrote. The show occurs over a single afternoon at the family home in 1983, shortly before Dahl’s book, The Witches, is released. Dahl must decide if he will apologize or risk his reputation forever.
As Rosenblatt said, “Giant is my first play. When I was tearing my hair out writing it at my kitchen table, I never for a second imagined it would premiere on this landmark stage, and with this calibre of cast and creative team. It’s completelysurreal and thrilling to have it programmed as part of David Byrne’s first season. I really hope Giant gives Royal Court audiences an uncomfortably funny, urgent and provocative night in the theatre.”
In addition to the star-studded leads, the play also includes the talented Olivier-nominated actress Rachael Stirling (The Priory, An Ideal Husband), Golden Globe and Critics Choice Television Award-nominated actress Romola Garai (Emma, The Hour), Tessa Bonham Jones (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Young Woman and the Sea), and Richard Hope (The Woman in Black, Hijack).
Giant is a play that also has an exceptional creative team including Tony and Olivier-winning director Nicholas Hytner (Carousel, The History Boys), Tony and Olivier-winning theatre designer Bob Crowley (Mary Poppins, An American in Paris), lighting designer Anna Watson (That is Not Who I Am, Imposter 22), and sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (Bloody Elle, How Not to Drown).
20th September, 2024
16th November, 2024
Ages 14+.
By: Mark Rosenblatt
Director: Nicholas Hytner
Designer: Bob Crowley
Lighting: Anna Watson
Sound: Alexandra Faye Braithwaite
Assistant Director: Bellaray Bertrand-Webb
Stage Manager: Laura Hammond
Cast list: John Lithgow, Elliot Levey, Rachael Stirling, Tessa Bonham Jones, Romola Garai, Richard Hope
Location: Off-West End
Railway station: Sloane Square
Bus numbers: (Sloane Square Station Stop D) 19, 22, 137, 452
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Head to the Royal Court to see the world premiere of Giant, a play exploring the scandal surrounding children’s author Roald Dahl’s antisemitism. The show stars Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (Sweet Smell of Success, The Crown, Killers of the Flower Moon) and Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey (Cabaret).
Giant is playing at Royal Court. The theatre is located at Sloane Square, London, SW1W 8AS.
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The recommended age for Giant is Ages 14+..
Mark Rosenblatt (Ganef) wrote the play.
Tony and Olivier winning director Nicholas Hytner stages the show.
Giant is best for children ages 14 and above as it deals with some themes related to antisemitism.
Giant is the highly anticipated debut play from writer and director Mark Rosenblatt. The exciting new play includes a star-studded cast and creative team. As actress Romola Garai said, "Giant is an extraordinary piece of new writing, and I couldn't be more honoured to be part of bringing this fascinating, knotty, complicated, and unafraid piece to audiences for the first time."
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