Several more guest artists, including Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Baynton and Melanie La Barrie, have been announced for An Oak Tree at The Other Palace. Tim Crouch’s landmark play runs at the Other Palace until 15 November.
Francesca Moody Productions has revealed more names due to join the line up for Tim Crouch’s An Oak Tree at The Other Palace. In the play’s groundbreaking premise, a different guest artist joins Crouch for every performance, stepping on stage without ever having read or rehearsed the script.
The new stars set to join the production in its final weeks include Khalid Abdalla, Matthew Baynton, Phoebe Campbell, Caitlin FitzGerald, Jack Holden, Melanie La Barrie and Sid Sagar. Previously announced appearances include Adrian Lester, Katie Leung, Kadiff Kirwan, Aysha Kala and Rosie Sheehy who are all due to take on the challenge of starring in the play without having read the script.
New guests joining the line-up
- Sid Sagar (Mrs Warren’s Profession, Summerfolk), appearing on 17 October
- Caitlin FitzGerald (Othello, We Were Liars), appearing on 22 October
- Melanie La Barrie (Cats, & Juliet), appearing on 24 October
- Phoebe Campbell (House of the Dragon, Alma Mater), appearing on 27 October
- Matthew Baynton (Ghosts, Horrible Histories), appearing on 28 October
- Jack Holden (Kenrex, Cruise), appearing on 11 November
- Khalid Abdalla (Prima Facie, The Crown), appearing on 13 November
About the play
An Oak Tree is an exploration of grief, suggestion and the uniquely live experience of performance. Since its world premiere in 2005, more than 350 performers have taken on the challenge, creating a unique event every night. Past guest artists include Frances McDormand, Geoffrey Rush, Peter Dinklage, Mike Myers, David Tennant, Jessie Buckley, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Michelle Terry, among many others.
Plan your visit
- Venue: The Other Palace
- Booking dates: until 15 November 2026
- Running time: 1 hour 15 minutes (without interval)
- Age guidelines: 12+
The Other Palace, London
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