NOW ON SALE: Tickets are now on sale for biting, pitch-black social satire Ulster American – coming to the Riverside Studios from 4 December 2023 with a star-studded cast.
Who is starring in Ulster American?
Ulster American stars Emmy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) back on the London stage for the first time in almost 20 years, to play Oscar-winning American actor Jay Conway.
Harrelson is joined by BAFTA and Emmy award-winner Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Batman) playing English director Leigh Carver in the play, with Louisa Harland (Derry Girls, Dancing at Lughnasa) as Northern Irish playwright Ruth Davenport.
What is Ulster American about?
In the play, an Oscar -winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play – one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control.
The play centres on power dynamics, cultural identity and the perils of being a woman in the entertainment industry, with nothing is off limits in this pitch-black comedy.
Who created Ulster American?
Ulster American is written by David Ireland (Cyprus Avenue, The Lovers), and directed by Jeremy Herrin (A Mirror, Best of Enemies).
The creative team for Ulster American also includes set and costume design by Max Jones, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, sound design by Emma Laxton, casting by Jessica Ronane CDG with Nicky Allpress as Associate Director.
Where and when is Ulster American playing in London?
Ulster American is running at the Riverside Studios theatre near Hammersmith in West London, playing from 4 December 2023 to 27 January 2024.
Book tickets to Ulster American at the Riverside Studios in London
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