Amanda Abbington and Rosie Day will lead the cast of the world première of (This is not a) Happy Room at the King’s Head Theatre. Written by Day, the dark comedy delves into the chaos of a dysfunctional family brought together by their father’s impending wedding and sudden death.
The pair previously starred together in When It Happens to You at London’s Park Theatre, with Abbington also appearing in an integrated video performance of Day’s debut show, Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon.
Amanda Abbington is widely recognized for her performances as Miss Mardle in Mr Selfridge and Mary Watson in Sherlock, the BBC adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic stories. Rosie Day is known for her roles in television series such as Outlander, Living the Dream, Good Omens, Urban Myths, The Sandman, and Prime Suspect 1973.
Speaking about the new production, Amanda Abbington said:
“I have admired Rosie’s writing since Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon, so when she mentioned she was creating a brand-new play, I had to read it. The script is hilarious and utterly gripping. I can’t wait to further explore the Hendersons’ chaotic family dynamic and bring them to life on stage.”
Rosie Day added: “(This is not a) Happy Room is a very farcical dark comedy about the most dysfunctional of families. It’s going to be a riot to put on. I can’t wait to bring it to the King’s Head Theatre.”
Directed by Hannah Price, the production begins previews on 26 March 2025, officially opening on 31 March and running until 27 April 2025. Further casting is to be announced.
Book tickets to (This is not a) Happy Room at the King’s Head Theatre.
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