'Backstairs Billy' sets full cast, joining Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton plays the Queen Mother, with Luke Evans as her loyal butler, in the world premiere of Marcelo Dos Santos' new comedy at the Duke of York Theatre.
Full casting has been announced for Backstairs Billy which opens at the Duke of York's Theatre on 7 November.
Emily Barber, Iwan Davies, Ian Drysdale, Ilan Galkoff, Eloka Ivo, Michael Simkins, Nicole Sloane, along with David Buttle, Amy Newton, Keanu Adolphus Johnson, Georgie Rhys, and Jacob Ethan Tanner, will join the previously announced Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton.
Michael Grandage directs the play that follows 50-year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William "Billy" Tallon.
Grandage and Wilton will be reunited after previously collaborating on The Chalk Garden, John Gabriel Borkman, and Hamlet. Evans previously starred in productions of Small Change and Piaf at the Donmar Warehouse, under Grandage's artistic directorship.
The creative team for the production includes set designer Christopher Oram, costume designers Christopher Oram and Tom Rand, lighting designer Ryan Day, music and sound designer Adam Cork, associate director Sophie Drake, and costume supervisor Mary Charlton.
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Photo credit: Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton (Photo courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Backstairs Billy about?
Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans take the lead roles in a new regal comedy at the Duke of York Theatre, portraying the Queen Mother and her devoted page of the Backstairs. Playwright Marcelo Dos Santos marks his West End debut with this uproarious production. Book Backstairs Billy tickets on London Theatre.
How long is Backstairs Billy?
The running time of Backstairs Billy is Approx 2h 15m (incl. interval)
Where is Backstairs Billy playing?
Backstairs Billy is playing at Duke of York's Theatre. The theatre is located at 104 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG.
What's the age requirement for Backstairs Billy?
The recommended age for Backstairs Billy is 14+.
How do you book tickets for Backstairs Billy?
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