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  • Venue Harold Pinter Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 23 December 2023
  • Running time 2 hours 50 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

★★★★ “Full of humour” – The Stage

Acclaimed actresses Kristin Scott Thomas (Slow Horses) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) return to the West End stage in new play Lyonesse at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

This sharply observed, passionate play for our times is written by George Devine Award winner Penelope Skinner, and directed by multi-Olivier Award winner Ian Rickson.

Lyonesse will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London from 17 October to 23 December 2023.

Elaine (Kristin Scott Thomas) a reclusive and talented actress, disappears in mysterious circumstances. 30 years later, she finally feels ready to tell her story – summoning Kate, a young film executive (Lily James), to her remote Cornish home to assist with her glorious comeback.

But who really controls the stories we tell, and how we get to tell them? Will these women own their narrative, or will it be swept away from them at any given moment?

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Who is in the cast of Lyonesse?

Starring Kristin Scott Thomas as Elaine, and Lily James as Kate.

The cast also includes James Corrigan as Greg, Niky Wardley as Sue and Sara Powell as Chris.

Who are the creative team of Lyonesse?

Written by Penelope Skinner, and directed by Ian Rickson.

Design by Georgia Lowe, lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, music by Stephen Warbeck and sound by Tingying Dong, with further creatives to be announced.

Important Notes

Casting:

The production is not able to guarantee the appearance of any specific actor due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. Doon Mackichan was originally performing in the role of Sue, and the role is now played by Niky Wardley.

Content Warning:

Themes of trauma, and strong language

Venue Information

Harold Pinter Theatre , 6 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly line, Bakerloo line)

Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 38, 88, 91, 94, 139, 159, 176, 453

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Critics' reviews of Lyonesse

★★★★ "Endearing performances from Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James provide a warm heart to this wistful comedy-drama" - The Stage

"It’s funny, bold, and engrossing, featuring a raft of brilliant performances" - What's On Stage

"Fascinating" - The Independent

"[Lily] James turns in a fine comic performance" - TimeOut

Also see: Lyonesse Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Lyonesse is playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London
The running time of Lyonesse is 2 hours 50 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Lyonesse are: 14+
Yes, Lyonesse has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Lyonesse has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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