Written by Felix Grainger and Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, this modern day re-telling of the Arthurian tale of Gawain will run at the theatre from the 10th December until the 10th January.
It has been announced that the Park Theatre will present Gawain and the Green Knight this December.
Written by Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson and Felix Grainger, who return to Park Theatre following The Nag’s Head (2023) and Sniff (2024).
Join Gawain, the ultimate office everyman – diligent, dependable, and about as exciting as a stapler – as he prepares to attend the Christmas party of his eccentric workplace, Camelot Corp: a company of knights that offers the best cyber-security service, fit for a king.
Gawain, the long-suffering nine-to-fiver desperate to prove himself, thinks tonight might be his final chance of getting that long-overdue promotion, and more importantly, conjuring up the courage to ask out his workplace crush. What could possibly go wrong?
Well, it turns out, a lot! When a mysterious green figure gatecrashes the party and challenges the employees to a deadly game, it is hard-working Gawain who rises to the challenge. Suddenly he is catapulted from photocopying into a world of adventure, temptation and heroic quests, as he searches for the legendary Green Chapel – and his destiny.
The cast for the production will include: Gabriel Fogarty-Graveson, Felix Grainger, Laura Pujos and Cara Steele.
Co-writer Felix Grainger said, “We are super-excited to return to the Park Theatre, and especially proud to do so with this production. Bringing this remarkable medieval tale into a contemporary setting and sending Gawain on a fantastical journey of self‑discovery has been a joy. We hope audiences will laugh, fall in love with the story, and—as you do when you see an underdog come out on top—leave with a warm, festive glow this Christmas.”
The production is co-directed by Kelly Ann Stewart and Adam Nichols, with the creative team also including: Composer and sound designer Kezia Tomsett, Set and projection designer Simon Nicholas, Costume designer Ciéranne Kennedy-Bell and Stage manager and Lighting Designer Caitlin MacGregor.
Tp book tickets visit: https://parktheatre.co.uk/events/gawain-and-the-green-knight/