Producers of West End play Lyonesse at the Harold Pinter Theatre have announced that Doon Mackichan has withdrawn from the show.
In a statement, Sonia Friedman Productions (SFP) said: “Doon Mackichan has had to withdraw from the role of Sue in Lyonesse due to a private family matter. We are extremely grateful to Niky Wardley, with whom lan Rickson and SFP last worked on Jerusalem, who will be stepping into the role of Sue for the rest of the run from tonight. We are thinking of Doon and her family, and sending our love and support at this time. She will be very much missed by the whole Lyonesse team.”
Doon Mackichan said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that I am withdrawing from Lyonesse for the rest of the run. I am fiercely proud of this play and every single person who is a part of it. Working with such a talented team has been an utter privilege. I am dealing with a family crisis and thank everyone for their unwavering support.”
Written by Penelope Skinner and directed by Ian Rickson, Lyonesse stars Kristin Scott Thomas as Elaine and Lily James as Kate, with James Corrigan as Greg, Niky Wardley as Sue and Sara Powell as Chris.
Lyonesse is playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre to 23 December 2023.
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