The production will run at the theatre from the 4th April until the 17th May.
Joint CEOs Artistic Director Paul Hart and Executive Director Claire Murray have announced the cast and creative team for the Watermill Theatre’s upcoming production of Pam Gems’ play ‘Piaf’ heading to the stage in April.
Directed by Kimberley Sykes, the cast is set to be led by Olivier Award nominee Audrey Brisson (Amelie the Musical) as Edith Piaf and she will be joined by Jon Trenchard will play ‘Bruno’ and will also be the onstage MD; Sam Pay will be both ‘Leplée’ and ‘Vaimbert’. In the roles of ‘Marlene’ and ‘Madeleine’ is Signe Larsson ; Hazel Monaghan will play ‘Louis’; Oliver Nazareth Aston will be both ‘Raymond’ and ‘Theo’. Playing both ‘Marcel’ and ‘Yves’ is Djavan van de Fliert; Marc Serratosa will play ‘Charles’ and ‘Georges’; ‘Toine’ will be played by Tzarina-Nassor and Kit Kenneth will be the Onstage Swing.
Be drawn into the extraordinary world of Édith Piaf, the French chanteuse who captivated the world with her unquestionable talent. Pam Gems’ play, starring Audrey Brisson who returns to the Watermill after her critically acclaimed performance in Amélie, charts The Little Sparrow’s dramatic rise from the squalor of the streets of Paris to the glamour of international stardom.
Piaf intertwines the great loves, losses and questionable decisions of this complex and fragile star with her raw, spellbinding songs, performed live by an ensemble cast of actor-musicians.
Still revered as an icon, decades after her untimely death, be enchanted by this fascinating talent who lived a life of no regrets.
Director Kimberley Sykes said, “I am thrilled to be working with such a talented and inspiring cast and creative team to bring ‘Piaf’ to new life. Through the anguish and the glory, Piaf was uncompromising in her search for connection and meaning. Her songs, her relationships, her audience – they were her truth. It is with this incredible group of theatre makers that we bring that same spirit and passion, to move audiences with Piaf’s tale of absolute artistry and heroic commitment to love.”
Meanwhile, the creative team behind the production includes: Set and Costume Designers James Perkins and Victoria Smart both from Good Teeth, musical supervisor Sam Kenyon, lighting design from Prema Mehta, sound design will be provided by Andy Graham and Michela Meazza will be movement director.
To book tickets visit: https://www.watermill.org.uk/piaf