The Old Vic has announced further casting and creatives for their revival of Tom Stoppard’s The Real Thing.
Susan Wokoma (Cheaters, Enola Holmes) is joining the company as Charlotte, and Oliver Johnstone (All My Sons, Henry V) will play Max in the show.
Directed by Max Webster (Macbeth, Life of Pi), The Real Thing is playing at The Old Vic theatre from August 2024.
Also joining the cast are Jack Ambrose as Brodie, Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran as Billy and Karise Yansen as Debbie.
Casting already announced are James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth) as Henry, and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show) as Annie.
Tom Stoppard’s kaleidoscopic comedy is about love, infidelity and the stories we tell.
Joining Max Webster in the creative team are Peter McKintosh (Set & Costume), Richard Howell (Lighting), Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (Sound), Chi-San Howard (Movement), Jessica Ronane CDG (Casting), Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth (Voice), Ingrid Mackinnon (Intimacy), Lilac Yosiphon (Baylis Assistant Director), Poppy Hall (Costume Supervisor), Carole Hancock (Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Supervisor) and Jamie Owens (Props Supervisor).
The Real Thing is playing The Old Vic theatre from 22 August to 26 October 2024.
Currently playing at The Old Vic is The Constituent, to 10 August, starring James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin.
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