Billy Crudup to make West End debut in 'Harry Clarke'
The show was first performed by Crudup off Broadway in 2017. He reprised the role in 2018, also off Broadway, and at Berkley Repertory Theatre last year.
The Morning Show and Almost Famous star Billy Crudup will make his West End debut in David Cale’s comedic thriller Harry Clarke. The production opens at the Ambassadors Theatre on 9 March.
The one-man play was first performed by Crudup off Broadway in 2017 and follows a midwestern barista who charms his way into a wealthy New York family. Crudup reprised his performance at the Minetta Lane Theatre in New York in 2018, as well as at Berkley Repertory Theatre in California last year.
Crudup said: “I love London and I have loved seeing theatre in London for decades. West End theater-goers are some of the most discerning, intelligent and hungry audiences in the world. I’m grateful to be given the opportunity to share the work Leigh, David, myself and all our producers have created on the London stage.”
The creative team includes Leigh Silverman (director), Alexander Dodge (set designer), Kaye Voyce (costume designer), Alan C Edwards (lighting designer), and Bart Fasbender (sound designer). Original songs are by Cale, vocal coaching by Deborah Lapidus, and dialect coaching by Deborah Hecht and Jessica Berman.
Harry Clarke runs at the Ambassadors Theatre until 11 May.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Harry Clarke about?
Emmy and Tony Award winner Billy Crudup shines in the West End debut of Harry Clarke, a one-man comedic thriller about an awkward con man who moves to New York City and adopts the persona of a charming Londoner.
Where is Harry Clarke playing?
Harry Clarke is playing at Ambassadors Theatre. The theatre is located at West Street, London, WC2H 9ND.
How long is Harry Clarke?
The running time of Harry Clarke is 1hr 20min. No interval.
How do you book tickets for Harry Clarke?
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What's the age requirement for Harry Clarke?
The recommended age for Harry Clarke is Ages 12+. Parental guidance. Anyone aged under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18..
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David Cale is the writer of Harry Clarke. Cale is known for his solo plays, and in 2018, he received a Lucille Lortel Award in New York for Harry Clarke.
Who directed Harry Clarke?
Tony Award-nominated and Obie Award-winning director Leigh Silverman stages Harry Clarke in the West End.
Is Harry Clarke appropriate for kids?
This show may not be suitable for children as there is strong language and mentions of sexual acts, violence, and drug use.
Is Harry Clarke good?
Even before its West End debut, Harry Clarke was a hit show. Its world premiere in 2017 was extended twice, and Crudup earned numerous awards for his role, including an Outer Critics Circle Award, Off-Broadway Alliance Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and Drama Desk Award. After the show’s world premiere, The New York Times’s critic wrote that Crudup has the “time of his life in a sly role terrifically suited to his gifts.”
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