American Buffalo starring Damian Lewis and John Goodman at the Wyndham’s Theatre

A reviews round-up for American Buffalo at the Wyndham's theatre. David Mamet’s fierce and blistering classic American Buffalo opened at the Wyndham’s theatre last night (27 Apr). Reviews are still coming in, but so far the critics have been impressed with Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge’s solid performances. Paul Will’s impressive junk shop design has definitely been a hit. American Buffalo plays a strictly limited season at the Wyndham’s Theatre from 16 April to 27 June 2015. STORY Teach (Damian Lewis) is part of a trio of small-time hustlers who attempt to pull off the robbery of a local coin collector and his prized American Buffalo – the name of a rare nickel coin. The scam never happens as misinformation and ineptitude plague the three men in a night of macho power play between Teach, the older guy Don (John Goodman) and his young protege Bobby (Tom Sturridge), all set in Don’s junk shop.

Director Daniel Evans, Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge talk about American Buffalo. With American Buffalo about to open at the Wyndham's Theatre, Director Daniel Evans and the cast took a break in rehearsals to speak about David Mamet's fierce and blistering classic. American Buffalo plays a strictly limited season at the Wyndham’s Theatre from 16 April 2015 to 27 June 2015.

First look at Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge in rehearsal for American Buffalo. [caption id="attachment_36650" align="alignright" width="240"] American Buffalo rehearsal[/caption] See first pictures of Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge who are currently rehearsing David Mamet's American Buffalo in north west London.  The set is to go into the Wyndham's  theatre imminently so there are sure to be more pictures including Paul Will's junk shop design. Playing a strictly limited season at the Wyndham’s Theatre from 16 April to 27 June 2015, American Buffalo stars acclaimed British actor Damian Lewis (Homeland, Wolf Hall) as Teach, John Goodman (Argo, The Big Lebowski, Roseanne) as Don and Tom Sturridge (Orphans, Being Julia) as Bobby. Directed by Olivier Award winning actor and director Daniel Evans, American Buffalo promises to be an extraordinary theatrical event and the must-see production of 2015. THE STORY Teach (Damian Lewis) is part of a trio of small-time hustlers who attempt to pull off the robbery of a local coin collector and his prized American Buffalo – the name of a rare nickel coin. The scam never happens as misinformation and ineptitude plague the three men in a night of macho power play between Teach, the older guy Don (John Goodman) and his young protege Bobby (Tom Sturridge), all set in Don’s junk shop. [ngg src="galleries" ids="487" display="basic_imagebrowser"] 

Damian Lewis discusses the upcoming play American Buffalo. At a recent photo shoot, Damian Lewis sat down for a behind-the-scenes video interview to discuss the upcoming production of American Buffalo. American Buffalo stars Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge - it plays a strictly limited season  from 16 April 2015 until 27 June 2015 at the Wyndham's Theatre. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Damian Lewis[/caption] Considered a classic of the American canon and recognised as one of Mamet’s masterpieces, American Buffalo premiered at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago and opened on Broadway on 16 February 1977. The play was also adapted into a 1996 film starring Dustin Hoffman (Teach), Dennis Franz (Don), and Sean Nelson (Bobby). A transcript of the video interview is listed below. What is American Buffalo about? "American Buffalo is about the relationship between friendship and business, between loyalty and the corrosive effect of money, and three under privileged, under achieving men; one of whom owns a shop and to supplement the income from his junk shop they obviously do little scams on the side and we join them in the middle of a scam. It’s very funny, but very sad as well, at the end when you realise these three guys, desperately long for a shot at the title, for their slice of the American dream which they think they are entitled to, but they misunderstand it and they will probably never have it." DAMIAN LEWIS Which character do you play? "Teach is one of the three characters, he is the character I’m playing. He’s a rather sad character, if he’s been given opportunities in life, he has missed them, but he might never of had them. He’s one of the dispossessed, badly educated, huxters." DAMIAN LEWIS How did you first learn of David Mamet? "I first came across David Mamet really through his essays, because it’s standard reading when you are a drama student, every pause, as in Pinter, is intended, the rhythm of his language is very muscular, has a real sense of rhythm and very pointed rhythm and muscularity, all of which he is in total control of." DAMIAN LEWIS What are you connections to Daniel Evans? "Well, Daniel Evans and I were at drama school together actually, he was I think a year or two below me. He’s still a brilliant actor and singer, but he’s become a fantastic director. DAMIAN LEWIS Thoughts on fellow cast members "We are lucky enough to have John Goodman in this play, in this production, we’ll be in for a treat, it’s not stretching it to say, he’s achieved a sort of iconic Hollywood status as an actor, not least with the Cohen brothers and others and he’s perfect casting." DAMIAN LEWIS "Tom Sturridge is one of our exciting young actors and he’s clearly very good. What’s great about Tom is he seems to have this little sort of film star career which is just starting to blossom but he’s very much a theatre actor. It will be an engaging thought provoking and above all I hope entertaining play for all generations." DAMIAN LEWIS BOOK Book tickets to American Buffalo at the Wyndham's Theatre

John Goodman and Tom Sturridge join the cast of American Buffalo at the Wyndham's Theatre It was announced today that Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winner John Goodman and Outer Critics Circle Theatre Award winner Tom Sturridge would join Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winner Damian Lewis in the major new revival of David Mamet's gripping 1975 play American Buffalo at the Wyndham's Theatre. John Goodman said “I’m delighted to be returning to the stage, and to be making my West End debut, in such a fantastic project with two brilliant British actors both of whom I’ve admired for some time. David Mamet is a writer I have loved throughout my career and so I’m thrilled to be bringing his work alive on stage.” Tom Sturridge said "It's a deep privilege to be offered the chance to do this play with Damian and John under Daniel's direction. I think the play is dangerous and delicate, funny and frightening. American Buffalo is special. I can't wait to fight to make an audience feel about it as I do." American Buffalo is an explosive drama that examines the fickle nature of honour among thieves. As three small-time crooks plan one big-time heist, a tragedy of errors spins this razor-sharp and darkly funny play into a blistering account of divided loyalties, insatiable greed and a coveted Buffalo nickel. American Buffalo will play a strictly limited run from 16 April – 27 June 2015 at the Wyndham's Theatre. BOOK Tickets to American Buffalo starring Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge at the Wyndhams Theatre [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] John Goodman[/caption] John Goodman is an Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award winner who first came to prominence in the American sitcom Roseanne, he has subsequently become known for his frequent collaborations on screen with the Coen Brothers in films such as Barton Fink, The Big Lebowski and O Brother Where Art Thou? John most recently starred in Paramount’s remake of 1974’s The Gambler and he is currently starring in season 2 of Amazon’s Alpha House. His upcoming films include Bad Robot’s thriller Valencia and Jay Roach’s Trumbo. Goodman’s recent stage credits have included his critically acclaimed performance as Pozzo in Waiting for Godot (Studio 54, New York), in which he starred alongside Nathan Lane and Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (The Public Theatre, New York).Goodman’s innumerable film credits have included Ben Affleck’s Academy Award winning film Argo, the multi-award winning The Artist, Inside Llewyn Davis and Monuments Men. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Tom Sturridge[/caption] Tom Sturridge is a Tony nominated English actor who is well known for his work on stage and film. In 2013 Tom won Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World awards and was nominated for a Tony Award in the Broadway play Orphans in which he starred alongside Alec Baldwin and Ben Foster. Sturridge made his theatre debut in Simon Stephens’ Punk Rock (Lyric Hammersmith & Manchester Royal Exchange) for which he received Critics Circle Best Newcomer and Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards as well as being nominated for the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards. He subsequently went on to star in Simon Stephens' Wastwater and Polly Stenham’s No Quarter for which he was long listed as Best Actor at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards (both Royal Court Theatre). Sturridge’s film credits include roles in Being Julia, The Boat That Rocked, Effie Gray and On the Road. In 2015, Tom will star in Thomas Vinterberg's new film adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s novel Far from the Madding Crowd alongside Carey Mulligan as well as Terence Malick’s untitled new feature with Ryan Gosling and Michael Fassbender. BOOK BOOK Tickets to American Buffalo starring Damian Lewis, John Goodman and Tom Sturridge at the Wyndhams Theatre

Daniel Evans to direct Damian Lewis in American Buffalo at the Wyndham's Theatre. [caption id="" align="alignright" width="240"] Damian Lewis to star in American Buffalo[/caption] Homeland actor Damian Lewis is to return to the West End stage this Spring. He will star in a new revival of David Mamet's 1975 play American Buffalo, directed by Sheffield Theatres artistic director Daniel Evans. Damian Lewis was last on the West End stage in 2009, playing alongside Keira Knightley in The Misanthrope. Mamet's blistering play is a morality tale about three small-time crooks on the eve of an attempted heist of precious coins. Damian won a number of awards for his portrayal as Nicholas Brody in TV show Homeland and next month can be seen as Henry VIII opposite Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell in the BBC2 adaptation of  Wolf Hall. His next project is US series Billions, a new Showtime thriller about a rich hedge fund manager. Produced by Byam Shaw, American Buffalo will play the Wyndham's Theatre from a limited season from 16 April to 27 June 2015. BOOK Book tickets to American Buffalo starring Damian Lewis at the Wyndham's Theatre