In Celebration cast update - Tim Healy & Dearbhla Molloy

In Celebration cast update - Tim Healy & Dearbhla Molloy

Cast update for David Storey's In Celebration, which opens at the Duke of York's Theatre 12 July 2007, following previews from 5 July - booking to 15 Sep 2007

Joining previously mentioned Orlando Bloom (Steven)Lynda Baron (Mrs Burnett), Gareth Farr (Colin), Paul Hilton (Andrew) and Ciaran McIntyre (Reardon) are Tim Healy (Mr Shaw) and Dearbhla Molloy (Mrs Shaw).

Tim Healy created the role of Dad on stage in Billy Elliot The Musical. His other theatre work includes Art at Wyndhams Theatre, Twelve Angry Men at the Comedy Theatre. On television he is best known for playing Dennis Patterson in Auf Wiedersehen Pet.

Dearbha Molloy's extensive theatre work includes Juno and the Paycock for the Donmar Warehouse and on Broadway, The Cripple of Inishmaan for the National Theatre and as Maggie in Dancing at Lughnasa, also on Broadway. Her television credits include New Tricks, 55 Degrees North, Foyles War, Waking The Dead and The Fragile Heart. Her film work includes Mostly Martha, Tara Road and Home for Christmas.

In Celebration is directed by Anna Mackmin, designed by Lez Brotherson, lighting by Mark Henderson, music by Stephen Warbeck and sound by John Leonard. Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions.

Three brothers - Andrew, Colin and Steven - return home to the northern roots of their childhood for a family reunion. Although they have returned to celebrate, the explosive complexities of family life and long-held grievances are unlikely to improve the chances of a decent party...