King Charles III at the Wyndham’s Theatre

The Almeida Theatre’s hit drama King Charles III transfers to the Wyndham’s Theatre starring Tim Pigott-Smith.

Following an acclaimed run at the Almeida Theatre, Mike Bartlett’s new play King Charles III transfers into the West End for a limited season (from 2 September to 29 November 2014).

Directed by Almeida artistic director Rupert Goold, the controversial play tackles life following the Queen’s death and Charles’ ascension to the throne, exposing the real people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family.

CREATIVE TEAM

King Charles III is designed by Tom Scutt, music composed by Jocelyn Pook, with lighting by Jon Clark and sound by Paul Arditti, and produced in the West End by Sonia Friedman Productions, Stuart Thompson Productions and the Almeida Theatre.

THE CAST

Tim Pigott-Smith returns to the role of Charles, alongside Oliver Chris, Katie Brayben, Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Miles Richardson, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Tafline Steen and Lydia Wilson.

THE STORY

The Queen is dead: after a lifetime of waiting, the prince ascends the throne. A future of power. But how to rule? King Charles III imagines a future time when the Queen is dead and Prince Charles finally ascends to the throne, exploring the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family.

REVIEWS

★★★★★ “Piggott-Smith rules the roost, though, giving the understated performance of his career as Charles” The Telegraph
★★★★ “Tim Pigott-Smith gives the performance of his distinguished career” The Guardian
★★★★ “Mike Bartlett’s “future history play”, an audacious imagining of a constitutional crisis” Evening Standard
★★★★ “Mike Bartlett’s sharp, audacious drama” The Times

Reviews of the Almeida Theatre production
★★★★★  “Bold, brilliant…theatre doesn’t get much better than this.” The Times
★★★★★ “Spectacular, gripping and wickedly entertaining.” The Telegraph
★★★★★ “Continues the Almeida’s incomparable run of form… long may it reign.” Time Out
★★★★★ “A brilliant, provocative piece of drama.” Financial Times
★★★★★ “Mike Bartlett has found a grand style to match his subjects…a crowning achievement for all concerned.” Mail on Sunday
★★★★★ “Directed with incredible momentum by Goold, and magnificently cast and acted throughout, it makes for a truly wonderful theatrical evening.” London Theatre Guide
★★★★ “Royally entertaining.” The Guardian
★★★★ “Risky, disorientating and witty entertainment, which maintains the Almeida’s winning form under artistic director Rupert Goold.” Evening Standard
★★★★ “Mike Bartlett’s bracingly provocative and outrageously entertaining new play… performed in Rupert Goold’s pitch perfect production.” The Independent

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KING CHARLES III extends run at Wyndham’s Theatre

Hit Almeida Theatre play King Charles III is extending its run at the Wyndham's Theatre. The producers of Mike Bartlett’s acclaimed new play King Charles III have announced that the show's run is to be extended by nine weeks at the Wyndham’s Theatre, and will now end on 31 January 2015. Following a sold-out run at the Almeida, the West End transfer sees Tim Pigott-Smith return to production following his critically acclaimed performance as Charles, with Oliver Chris reprising his role as William. They are joined by Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Miles Richardson, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Tafline Steen and Lydia Wilson. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Tim Pigott-Smith and Oliver Chris in King Charles III[/caption] Directed by Rupert Goold, King Charles III is designed by Tom Scutt, with music is composed by Jocelyn Pook, lighting by Jon Clark and sound by Paul Arditti. The play imagines a future time when the Queen is dead and Prince Charles finally ascends to the throne, exploring the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain's most famous family. BOOK Book tickets to King Charles III at the Wyndham's Theatre

Reviews: King Charles III at the Wyndham’s Theatre

Reviews round-up of King Charles III at the Wyndham's Theatre starring Tim Pigott-Smith/ [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Tim Pigott-Smith in King Charles lll at Wyndham's Theatre[/caption] Mike Bartlett's much talked-about drama King Charles III gets a well-deserved West End transfer from the Almeida into the West End. Directed by Rupert Goold, the play tackles life following the Queen’s death and Charles’ ascension to the throne and features a cast including Tim Pigott-Smith returning to the role of Charles, plus Oliver Chris, Katie Brayben, Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Miles Richardson, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Tafline Steen and Lydia Wilson. The reviews are as glowing for the West End transfer as the original Almeida production, with critics hailing it a big hit. King Charles III runs at the Wyndham's Theatre until 29 November 2014). BOOK Book tickets to King Charles III at the Wyndham's Theatre

KING CHARLES III – Rehearsals begin for Wyndham’s Theatre revival

Rehearsals begin for King Charles III at the Wyndham's Theatre. Rehearsals have started for the forthcoming West End transfer of hit Almeida play King Charles III at the Wyndham's Theatre in London. The revival will see Tim Pigott-Smith return to production following his critically acclaimed performance as Charles, with Oliver Chris reprising his role as William. They will be joined by Katie Brayben, Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Miles Richardson, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Tafline Steen and Lydia Wilson. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Tim Pigott-Smith and Oliver Chris in King Charles III[/caption] Mike Bartlett's acclaimed play, directed by Rupert Goold, was a smash-hit at the Almeida Theatre earlier this year and transfers to the Wyndham's Theatre from 2 September 2014 for a limited season. King Charles III is designed by Tom Scutt, with music is composed by Jocelyn Pook, lighting by Jon Clark and sound by Paul Arditti. The play imagines a future time when the Queen is dead and Prince Charles finally ascends to the throne, exploring the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain's most famous family. BOOK Book tickets to King Charles III at the Wyndham's Theatre

Almeida’s King Charles III to West End’s Wyndham’s Theatre

The Almeida's hit production of King Charles III is scheduled to transfer into the West End this autumn. The Wyndham's Theatre has been lined up to take the show, following Stephen Daldry's production of Skylight starring Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy which runs from 7 June to 23 August 2014. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Tim Pigott-Smith in King Charles III[/caption] King Charles III by Mike Bartlett has enjoyed rave reviews and a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre. Directed by Rupert Goold the show stars Tim Pigott-Smith as King Charles, plus Katie Brayben, Oliver Chris, Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Nick Sampson, Tafline Steen and Lydia Wilson. The play is written in (very accessible) Shakespeare-style verse, and covers the death of The Queen and Prince Charles' ascension (or maybe not) to the throne. Alongside some stand-out  performances including Pigott-Smith, the play is beautifully written and staged, and the Royal theme would pull in tourists alongside regular West End theatregoers.   BOOK Book tickets to King CharlesIII at the Wyndham's Theatre

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