The production, presented by Original Theatre, will head to the Jermyn Street Theatre from the 5th to the 22nd June.
It has been announced that Adrian Lukis, best known for starring in the BBC adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, will return to the role of Mr Wickham in the London premiere of Being Mr Wickham at the Jermyn Street Theatre this Summer.
This one-man show written and performed by the actor and directed by Guy Unsworth explores Jane Austen’s roguish character.
Join Pride and Prejudice’s George Wickham on the eve of his sixtieth birthday to lift the sheets on what exactly happened thirty years on from where we left him, and discover his own version of some very famous literary events.
“Mr. Wickham is blessed with such happy manners as may ensure his making friends – whether he may be equally capable of retaining them is less certain”. Mr Wickham is ready to set the record straight. What really happened with Darcy? What did he feel about Lizzie? What happened at Waterloo? Not to mention Byron…
The show heads to London following a successful run in New York last year.
Talking about the news,Adrian Lukis said: “I was last in a play at this wonderful little theatre over twenty years ago. I love this theatre and am thrilled to have been invited back in the company of the dashing old roue, Mr George Wickham. We have all grown older and perhaps a little wiser. I hope that the re-emergence of the (thoroughly misunderstood) George Wickham, will not tarnish its continuing upward trajectory… but, keep the till locked, and half an eye on your wallets and daughters. So, please grab a glass, settle back and give the old boy a chance to explain, why for so many years, we’ve all got him wrong …”
Being Mr Wickham has been produced by Original Theatre and features design by Libby Watson, sound design by Max Pappenheim and lighting design by Johanna Town.
To book tickets visit: https://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/show/being-mr-wickham/