Richmond Theatre
Growing up in the shadow of a brilliant and eccentric barrister, a man whose tea-time conversation could take in music hall, adultery, evolution, the ridiculous inconvenience of sex, Shakespeare, and the importance of avoiding anything heroic in wartime, the son continually yearns for his father’s love and respect.
In shining a light on this delicate relationship between a young man and his father who adored his garden and hated visitors, and whose blindness was never mentioned, A Voyage Round My Father introduces us to a gallery of unforgettable and often hilarious characters.
A clever, comic evocation of another era- Guardian
Captures a lost England- Evening Standard
Thoroughly entertaining- The Times
John Mortimer was a novelist, playwright and a barrister in his own right, renowned for his political dramas and creator of Rumpole of The Bailey.
Rupert Everett’s leading roles have included the multi award-winning film My Best Friend’s Wedding, The Importance of Being Earnest, An Ideal Husband, Dance With A Stranger and The Happy Prince. His stage roles have included Blithe Spirit on Broadway, Pygmalion and The Judas Kiss in the West End and Uncle Vanya in the Theatre Royal Bath Summer Season.
Julian Wadham starred with Rupert Everett and Kenneth Branagh in the original West End production of Another Country. His extenseive screen career has included roles in The Madness of King George, The English Patient, Victoria & Abdul and Downton Abbey, with numerous stage appearances with the National Theatre and the Royal Court.
The cast also includes Eleanor David (Topsy Turvy, The Borgias), Jack Bardoe (Belgravia, Screw), Allegra Marland (The Crown), John Dougall (Tommies, The War of the Roses) and Heather Bleasdale (Vera, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) with Richard Hodder, Calum Finlay and Zena Carswell.
The world class artistic team for A Voyage Round My Father will include former Director of the National Theatre, the multi-award-winning film, television, opera and theatre Director Sir Richard Eyre, alongside Olivier® and Tony® Award-winning creatives Bob Crowley (Designer) and Hugh Vanstone (Lighting Designer).
Further casting and creative team to be announced.
Rupert Everett is spiky, witty and tender. Laurence Olivier would have loved him- Daily Mail
Rupert Everett shines in Mortimer’s Autumnal drama- The Times
Rupert Everett is blustering and volatile- The Stage
Richmond Theatre
One of the oldest surviving theatres designed by iconic architect Frank Matcham, Richmond Theatre has sat in the heart of the local community since 1899.
The beautiful Grade II-listed venue presents a wide range of quality shows, from pre- and post-West End Drama to record-breaking musicals, opera, dance and family entertainment.
The theatre is also a popular filming location, having been used for film and TV including Finding Neverland, Bugsy Malone, Killing Eve and Ted Lasso.
Richmond Theatre
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