Inside the Rehearsals of… John, National Theatre

Rehearsal images have been released for Annie Baker’s John, playing at the National Theatre from the 17th January. 

1. Tom Mothersdale (Elias) and Anneika Rose (Jenny) rehearsing JOHN at the National Theatre (c) Stephen Cummiskey.jpg
Thomas Mothersdale and Anneika Rose (c) Stephen Cummiskey. 

Directed by James Macdonald, this European premiere of  Annie Baker’s new play will play at the Dorfman Theatre from the 17th January until the 3rd March.

The week after Thanksgiving. A bed & breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A cheerful innkeeper. A young couple struggling to stay together. Thousands of inanimate objects, watching.

11. Tom Mothersdale (Elias) rehearsing JOHN at the National Theatre (c) Stephen Cummiskey.jpg
Thomas Mothersdale (c) Stephen Cummiskey. 

This premiere of Annie Baker’s new play follows the production of her Pulitzer Prize-winning play The Flick which had a sold-out run at the National Theatre in 2016.

Casting for James Macdonald’s production includes: Marylouise Burke, Tom Mothersdale, Anneika Rose, June Watson and Heather Rome.

9. Marylouise Burke (Mertis) rehearsing JOHN at the National Theatre (c) Stephen Cummiskey.jpg
Marylouise Burke (c)Stephen Cummiskey.

The creative team for the production includes: design by Chloe Lamford, lighting by Peter Mumford and sound design by Christopher Shutt.

14. June Watson (Genevieve) rehearsing JOHN at the National Theatre (c) Stephen Cummiskey.jpg
June Watson (c) Stephen Cummiskey. 

John will play at the National Theatre from the 17th January until the 3rd March. For more information and to book tickets visit: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/john

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