First-look production photos have been released for The Old Vic’s revival of Tom Stoppard play The Real Thing.

The Real Thing is currently playing at The Old Vic theatre until 26 October 2024.

Directed by Max Webster (Macbeth, Life of Pi, The Importance of Being Earnest), The Real Thing stars James McArdle (Mare of Easttown, The Tragedy of Macbeth) as Henry, and Bel Powley (A Small Light, The Morning Show) as Annie, alongside Susan Wokoma (Cheaters, Enola Holmes) as Charlotte, and Oliver Johnstone (All My Sons, Henry V) as Max.

The cast also includes Jack Ambrose as Brodie, Rilwan Abiola Owokoniran as Billy and Karise Yansen as Debbie.

Photos: The Real Thing at The Old Vic

Tom Stoppard’s kaleidoscopic comedy is about love, infidelity and the stories we tell, centred on an actress and a playwright.

Also check out a behind-the-scenes video of the cast at The Old Vic preparing for a performance.

Video: The Real Thing at the Old Vic – Behind-the-scenes

Joining Max Webster in the creative team are Peter McKintosh (Set & Costume), Richard Howell (Lighting), Alexandra Faye Braithwaite (Sound), Chi-San Howard (Movement), Jessica Ronane CDG (Casting), Charlie Hughes-D’Aeth (Voice), Ingrid Mackinnon (Intimacy), Lilac Yosiphon (Baylis Assistant Director), Poppy Hall (Costume Supervisor), Carole Hancock (Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Supervisor) and Jamie Owens (Props Supervisor).

The Real Thing is playing The Old Vic theatre to 26 October 2024.

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UPDATES: First published 2 September 2024 with production photos of The Real Thing; Updated 3 September 2024 with a behind-the-scenes video

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Main photo: The Real Thing at The Old Vic Theatre. Photo by Manuel Harlan

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