Jesse Tyler Ferguson to star in 'Tru' at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Tony Award winner is best known for starring in the TV comedy Modern Family.

Summary

• Jesse Tyler Ferguson is making his Menier debut in Tru. The play is based entirely on Truman Capote's own words
• Truman Capote wrote novels and screenplays including Breakfast at Tiffany's

Jesse Tyler Ferguson will star as Truman Capote in Jay Presson Allen’s play Tru, which begins performances at the Menier Chocolate Factory in London on 19 September, running through 14 November.

Ferguson, who is currently guest starring as King Herod in the Palladium's Jesus Christ Superstar, recently appeared in Stephen Sondheim’s final work, Here We Are, at the National Theatre. The Tony Award winner is best known for starring in the TV comedy Modern Family.

Based entirely on The Breakfast at Tiffany’s writer's own words, Tru captures an artist at breaking point and reeling from a crisis that cost him access to the elite social group he adored.

Ferguson said, “I’m thrilled to bring this intimate production of Tru to the Menier following its successful New York run. The audience response to this unique theatrical experience, and the chance to encounter Truman Capote up close, was incredibly rewarding. I’m delighted that Rob Ashford and I now have the opportunity to share what we’ve created with London audiences."

Directed Rob Ashford added, “I had the great pleasure of directing Jesse in a staged reading of Tru as a one-night-only charity benefit in Tangier, Morocco, in the summer of 2024. He was mesmerizing! He captured the truth of the man, his humour and heartbreak. I’m thrilled that we get the opportunity to further explore this great pairing of actor and character in London.”

The creative team also includes design by Paul Farnsworth

The production is from The Menier Chocolate Factory, in association with Seaview, OHenry Productions, and Mickey Liddell & Pete Shilaimon.

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