Apologia at Trafalgar Studios

A review round-up for Apologia at Trafalgar Studios, London Stockard Channing leads the cast in Jamie Lloyd's revival of this comically dark family drama by Alexi Kaye Campbell. Better known to UK audiences for The West Wing, The Good Wife and Grease, Stockard Channing is no stranger to the stage having been nominated for 7 Tony Awards, most recently for It’s Only a Play and Other Desert Cities on Broadway. As we watch her monstrous Kristin give way to grief and the price she and those she loves have paid for her actions, one thing is assured, Stockard Channing doesn't disappoint! Whether it's the narrowing of the eyes or a withering put down - this is a stage actress. Wholeheartedly supported by a strong cast 'Laura Carmichael is a revelation'(Evening Standard), 'Freema Agyeman (Doctor Who's companion) is a delight as the narcissistic soapstar' & 'Joseph Millson is excellent as both siblings' (Independent). The plays larger political ideas about the relationship between feminism and social progress doesn't seem to hit the mark for Henry Hitchings (Evening Standard) and Andrzej Lukowski (TimeOut). And Michael Billington (Guardian) found Campbell’s equation of extreme radicalism and rudeness hard to swallow. Buy tickets to Apologia See our round-up of reviews below. Apologia runs until 18 November 2017 at Trafalgar Studios.

Final casting has been announced for Jamie Lloyd's production of Apologia at Trafalgar Studios. Laura Carmichael joins previously announced Tony and Emmy award winner Stockard Channing, Freema Agyeman, Joseph Millson and Olivier Award winner Desmond Barrit. Laura is best known for her portrayal of ‘Lady Edith Crawley’ over six seasons in ITV’s award winning series 'Downton Abbey'. She was last seen on stage in Jamie Lloyd's contemporary adaptation of Jean Genet's psychological thriller 'The Maids' alongside 'Orange Is the New Black' actress Uzo Aduba and 'Fresh Meat's' Zawe Ashton Carmichael will play the role of Trudi, the American partner of Kristin Miller's (Stockard Channing) oldest son Peter, played by Joseph Millson. The darkly funny and haunting drama about family and its secrets is by Alexi Kaye Campbell whose other work includes 'The Pride', 'Sunset at The Villa Thalia' at the National Theatre and 'The Faith Machine' at the Royal Court Theatre. Buy tickets for Apologia Apologia will run from 29 July 2017 until 18 November 2017 at Trafalgar Studios.

Stockard Channing will star in a new West End production of Apologia, directed by Jamie Lloyd. The Hollywood and Broadway actress will play firebrand liberal matriarch, Kristin Miller, whose evangelical dedication to her career and political activism has resulted in her sons harbouring deep rooted and barely suppressed resentments towards her. As she presides over her birthday celebration, the fissures in her relationship with them are brought to the fore by the recent publication of her memoir and force her to question the choices she has made in life. Alexi Kaye Campbell’s sharp, funny drama Apologia will be directed by Jamie Lloyd, who makes his return to Trafalgar Studios following acclaimed productions of The Ruling Class, Macbeth, The Maids and The Homecoming. Channing's hugely popular film and TV credits include starring roles in The West Wing, The Good Wife, her Oscar® and Golden Globe nominated role in Six Degrees of Separation, and the iconic role of Rizzo in the film Grease. The seven time Tony Award nominee's most recent theatrical credits include It’s Only a Play and Other Desert Cities on Broadway. Channing says: “I’m excited to be returning to the West End – my first time both working with Jamie Lloyd and performing at the Trafalgar Studios. I was so drawn to this unforgettably bold and uncompromising character in such a rich, moving and witty play. I can’t wait for us to bring Apologia to life for the audiences.” Apologia will run from 29 July 2017 until 18 November 2017 at Trafalgar Studios. Click here to book tickets