The production which follows the story of Pollock’s widow, Lee Krasner, is set to begin performances on the 24th September.
Complete casting has now been announced for the Park Theatre’s upcoming production of ‘Lee’ written by Cian Griffin and directed by Jason Moore.
Officially opening on the 30th September, the production will star Helen Goldwyn (Fiddler on the Roof, Regents Park Open Air Theatre), Tom Andrews (Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Theatre Royal Haymarket) and Will Bagnall (A Thousand Blows,Disney +). Due to unforseen circumstances, Issy van Randwyck has had to step back from the production.
A late summer afternoon, 1969. Artist Lee Krasner, widow of Jackson Pollock, is painting in her studio. Local delivery boy and art student Hank interrupts, seeking advice on his portfolio and bringing her a work of art to be authenticated. When Hank produces one final painting in the form of a rolled-up canvas, explaining that Pollock gave the painting to his father many years ago to settle a debt, Lee accuses him of stealing the work from her home.
As the stakes rise and Hank becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth, Lee is forced to question everything she knew about her late husband’s genius. A gripping reimagined history of two great American painters, this intimate new drama asks, how far will we go to protect the legacy of those we love?
Director Jason Moore said, “Lee sprang from an idea we had back in 2022 and is the result of painstaking research, set in the New York Art world. But at its core, it’s a play about relationships and the compromises we make for those we love.”
Meanwhile, the creative team also includes: Costume & set designer Ian Nicholas, Wig designer Estrada Hudson and Artwork photographer Giacomo Giannelli.
To book tickets visit: https://parktheatre.co.uk/events/lee/