Photo credit: Adrian Lester, Katie Leung, Rosie Sheehy. (Courtesy of production)
Adrian Lester, Katie Leung, Rosie Sheehy and more among 'An Oak Tree' cast
Tim Crouch's experimental play about a bereaved father who comes face to face with the stage hypnotist involved in his daughter's death sees a guest performer take to the stage each night, never having rehearsed the play before.
Summary
- Tim Crouch's experimental play continues at the Other Palace
- Joining the cast are Adrian Lester, Katie Leung, and Rosie Sheehy among others
- Already cast in the show are Tanya Reynolds, Hugh Skinner, Juliet Stevenson, and Bessie Carter, among others
Further casting has been revealed for Tim Crouch's An Oak Tree, which is running at the Other Palace in London through 15 November.
Crouch's experimental play about a bereaved father who comes face to face with the stage hypnotist involved in his daughter's death sees a guest performer take to the stage each night, never having rehearsed the play before.
Joining the play are Aysha Kala (The Split Up, Teeth N Smiles) on 5 November, Kadiff Kirwan (The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, Slow Horses) on 21 October, Adrian Lester (Cyrano de Bergerac, Ponies) on 3 November, Katie Leung (Bridgeton, The Peripheral) on 12 November, and Rosie Sheehy (Guess How Much I Love You, Machinal) on 7 November.
They join the previously announced Hammed Animashaun on 29 October, Bessie Carter on 16 October, Rosalie Craig on 9 October, Sacha Dhawan on 23 October, George Fouracres on 10 November, Josh Finan on 17 October (matinee), Dónal Finn on 1 November Sean Gilder on 20 October, Brian Gleeson on 30 October, Suranne Jones on 15 November, Sophie Melville on 25 October, Tom Mothersdale on 14 October, Prasanna Puwanarajah on 8 October, Clare Perkins on 13 October, Tanya Reynolds on 24 October (evening), Hugh Skinner on 4 November, Reece Shearsmith on 6 November, Juliet Stevenson on 18 October, Rhashan Stone on 11 October, Gemma Whelan on 15 October, Olivia Williams on 10 October and Ria Zmitrowicz on 8 November.
An Oak Tree is part of Francesca Moody Productions’ season at The Other Palace, bringing together three shows that started their lives at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
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Frequently asked questions
What is An Oak Tree about?
On its 20th anniversary, the pioneering play exploring loss and the power of the mind, An Oak Tree, comes to the Young Vic Theatre stage starring Tim Crouch opposite a new guest every show who hasn’t seen or read the play.
How do you book tickets for An Oak Tree?
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Where is An Oak Tree playing?
An Oak Tree is playing at Young Vic (Main House). The theatre is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ.
What's the age recommendation for An Oak Tree?
The recommended age for An Oak Tree is Ages 14+..
How long is An Oak Tree?
The running time of An Oak Tree is 1hr 15min. No interval.
Who wrote An Oak Tree?
Tim Crouch wrote the play.
Who directed An Oak Tree?
Tim Crouch, Karl James and Andy Smith stage the show.
Is An Oak Tree appropriate for kids?
This play is best for children ages 14 and above as it includes strong language as well as discussions of the death and loss of a family member.
Is An Oak Tree good?
An Oak Tree is a beloved play that is celebrating its 20th anniversary. This transformational play has been performed worldwide and has been pioneering the "cold-read" format. The Guardian's 2007 4-star review said, "It is like watching your own heart being mugged. You know exactly how it is happening, but you still can't prevent it. On a good night, you will leave the theatre the same, but different."
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