Rhys Ifans rages against the dying of the light as the 400-year-old King in Eugène Ionesco’s famed tragi-comedy. This is the first time that the absurdist playwright’s work has been produced at the National Theatre and, with Anthony Ward’s ingenious, deeply symbolic set design as a backdrop, it feels at home. Read more
Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. It’s the last day of King Bérenger’s life. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he’s clinging on for dear life
This great tragi-comedy is brought to life on the Olivier stage this summer, the first time Eugène Ionesco’s work has been performed at the National Theatre.
Patrick Marber (Three Days in the Country, Hedda Gabler) directs his new version of Exit the King with . Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, A Christmas Carol) in the title role and Indira Varma (Game of Thrones, Man and Superman) as his first Queen.
Exit the King Performance Information
Exit the King Performance Schedule
Exit the King Cast and Creative
By:
Eugène Ionesco, adapted by Patrick Marber
Director:
Patrick Marber
Lighting:
Hugh Vanstone
Sound:
Adam Cork
Design:
Anthony Ward
Cast list:
Sarah Campbell, Debra Gillett, Derek Griffiths, Rhys Ifans, Amy Morgan, Adrian Scarborough, Indira Varma
Olivier Theatre, National Venue Information
Address:
Olivier Theatre, National, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
Nearest tube:
Waterloo
Seating Plan: