"Heroes" adapted by Tom Stoppard, starring Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, Ken Stott, at Wyndham's from 7 Oct 2005

"Heroes" adapted by Tom Stoppard, starring Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, Ken Stott, at Wyndham's from 7 Oct 2005

It is now confirmed that Heroes by Gerald Sibleyras, adapted by Tom Stoppard, starring Richard Griffiths, John Hurt, Ken Stott, will open at the Wyndham's Theatre 18 Oct 2005, following previews from 7 Oct, for a limited run to 14 Jan 2006

(Tickets expected to go on sale 19 Sep 2005!)

Richard Griffiths' recent West End credits include "The History Boys" at the Lyttelton in 2004/05; "Luther" at the Olivier, NT in 2001; "Art" at the Wyndham's in 1998 & 2001

John Hurt's West End credits include "Krapp's Last Tape" at the New Ambassadors Theatre in 2000; "Afterplay" at the Gielgud in 2002. His film credits include "The Elephant Man" & "The Naked Civil Servant".

Ken Stott's London stage credits include "Broken Glass" at the Lyttelton, NT in 1994 & Duke of York's in 1995; "Art" at the Wyndham's in 1996; "The Prince's Play" at the Olivier, NT in 1996; "Faith Healer" at the Almeida (Off West End) in 2001. His TV credits include "Messiah"

It is directed by Thea Sharrock, designed by Robert Jones with lighting by Howard Harrison.

It is produced by David Pugh, Dafydd Rogers, Shubert Organisation

Heroes is set in 1959. 'Gustave', 'Philippe' and 'Henri' are residents of a French Military Hospital. Today may be, the day they escape...


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