The world premiere of Joe Penhall’s new play is set to take place at the Old Vic this June.
It has been announced that James Corden (The History Boys, One Man, Two Guvnors) and Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland, Line of Duty) are set to return to the stage in this world premiere production of The Constituent, running at the Old Vic Theatre from the 13th June until the 10th August.
The cast is completed by Zachary Hart, who can currently be seen in An Enemy of the People at Duke of York’s Theatre.
An MP with an instinct for compassion.
An ex-serviceman with a life in free fall.
And a parliamentary protection officer who’s having none of it.
Talking about the play Joe Penhall said: “I began writing this play four years ago, as I became fascinated and appalled by the growing antipathy towards elected politicians. But during lockdown it looked like theatre was done for, so when I showed a rough first draft to Matthew and he had such a confident vision for it, I was simultaneously thrilled and doubtful of our chances. It’s beyond exciting to be finally doing it and I feel utterly indebted to the Old Vic and everyone involved for getting us here.”
Directed by Matthew Warchus, the production’s creative team is also set to include: set and costume by Rob Howell and lighting is by Hugh Vanstone, with the rest of the creative team to be announced.
To find out more visit: https://www.oldvictheatre.com/stage/event/the-constituent