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Initial casting has been announced for ECHO (EVERY COLD-HEARTED OXYGEN) at the Royal Court Theatre in London.

Kathryn Hunter (Megalopolis, Poor Things, Toby Jones (Mr Bates vs. The Post Office), Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve), Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me, The Wheel of Time) and Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem (Cabaret) will be the first wave of artists to perform in the new production from Nassim Soleimanpour and director Omar Elerian.

An additional ten artists will be announced in the coming weeks for this groundbreaking piece where a different artist takes to the stage each night to perform a script they’ve never seen before.

ECHO pushes the boundaries of Soleimanpour’s signature unrehearsed cold reads. An additional ten artists and dates for each performer will be announced in the coming weeks.
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Across the three week run, a different performer will take to the stage at each show without having a clue of what is going to be asked of them.

Kathryn Hunter said: “I am excited to be a part of project ECHO for LIFT at the Royal Court. Working with Omar Elerian on Ionesco’s The Chairs was both hugely inspiring and challenging; a leap into the unknown; this project promises to be no less, for performers and audience alike.”
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Meera Syal said: “I had the pleasure of working with Nassim Soleimanpour on Red Rabbit White Rabbit and it is simply a unique theatrical adventure for both actor and audience. Delighted to be included in the next journey at the Royal Court with the extraordinary talents of Nassim and Omar Elerian.
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Have no idea what is going to happen – but that’s the magical buzz of this experience. Can’t wait.”
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Rebecca Lucy Taylor said: “Alarmingly my gut is telling me to choose interesting and challenging projects when it comes to my acting career. I am honoured and terrified to be asked to be a part of this insanely special event. The fear is so loud that I know it’s the right thing to do!”​

ECHO (Every Cold Hearted Oxygen) runs from 13-27 July 2024 at the Royal Court Theatre London.

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Main photo: Initial cast of Echo at the Royal Court Theatre

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