Judge John Deed’s Martin Shaw will star in the UK tour of A Man For All Seasons.
Shaw will portray Sir Thomas More – a scholar, ambassador, Lord Chancellor, and close friend to King Henry VIII. More’s unwavering principles lead to a dramatic conflict with the King when Henry seeks a divorce from Catherine of Aragon to marry Anne Boleyn.
Martin returns to the role having portrayed Sir Thomas More in Michael Rudman’s 2006 West End production of A Man For All Seasons at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
One of the UK’s best-loved actors on stage and screen, Martin Shaw is known to millions for his television roles in Inspector George Gently, The Professionals and Judge John Deed.
His many stage credits include The Best Man (Playhouse Theatre), Twelve Angry Men (Garrick Theatre), An Ideal Husband (Theatre Royal, Haymarket), Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Phoenix Theatre) and Gaslight.
Robert Bolt’s award-winning play will be directed by Jonathan Church. A Man For All Seasons will run at Theatre Royal Bath from 16 – 25 January 2025, prior to a national tour with dates/venues to be announced.
Further cast, creative team to be announced.
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