The production continues to play at the Marylebone Theatre.
It has been announced that due to popular demand, Patrick Marber’s production of Nathan Englander’s play which in turn is based on his 2011 short story is extending its run in London for a further month. It has completed it is current run at Marylebone Theatre but will return from the 20th January until the 15th February 2025.
The cast who have just completed the current run for the production will all return to reprise their roles for the additional month. This includes: Wing, Scandal and The Big Bang Theory star Joshua Malina, who made his London theatre debut as ‘Phil’, Caroline Catz (best known for her roles as ‘Louisa’ in ITV’s Doc Martin and ‘DI Helen Morton’ in DCI Banks also for ITV) as ‘Debbie’, Dorothea Myer-Bennett (Offie Award-winning actress whose extensive stage credits include Nachtland at the Young Vic and in Leopoldstadt in the West End, both directed by Patrick Marber) as ‘Shoshana’, Simon Yadoo (recently seen in Love’s Labour’s Lost and The School for Scandal on tour for Changeling Theatre) as ‘Yerucham’ and Gabriel Howell (most recently seen in The Unfriend at Chichester and in the West End, and soon to be starring in the live action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon) as ‘Trevor’.
Meanwhile, the role of Shoshana will be played by Mercedes Bahleda (Morning Light) from 20 – 25 January inclusive.
WHAT A serious new comedy.
WE Two Jewish couples; one secular, the other ultra-Orthodox.
TALK The argument none of them meant to have.
ABOUT Identity, Politics, Parenthood and Getting High.
WHEN Present day Florida.
WE A college dropout who claims to be a Pastafarian
TALK Provocative, Hilarious, Painful, Honest.
ABOUT Gaza, Israel, the Holocaust, Nazis, Marriage, Sex.
ANNE A nice Jewish girl….
FRANK is not in this play.
Patrick Marber said, “I’m very pleased Nathan’s beautiful play will have more life next year. I’m very grateful to all at Wild Yak, Marylebone Theatre and our brilliant company of actors for making this happen.”
The creative team behind the production also includes: design by Anna Fleischle, lighting design by Sally Ferguson and sound design by David Gregory. Associate direction is by Natalie Simone, with movement direction from EJ Boyle and costume supervision by Chantal Short. Casting advisor is Helena Palmer.
For more information visit: https://www.marylebonetheatre.com/productions/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-anne-frank