The production will first run at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon from 17th April to 30th May 2026 before heading to London’s Kiln Theatre from the 3rd June.
The Royal Shakespeare Company in association with the Kiln Theatre has announced the complete casting of Martina Laird’s ‘Driftwood’.
Directed by Justin Audibert, this new play will star: Shane David-Joseph (Seldom); Ziggy Heath (Tom); Martins Imhangbe (Diamond); Roger Ringrose (Mansion); Ellen Thomas (Pearl); and Cat White (Ruby).
Set in 1950s colonial Trinidad, Driftwood explores self-determination, family, belonging and the vibrant tensions of a community on the edge of change. This deeply evocative story of self-determination, family and belonging is set against the backdrop of colonial Trinidad on the edge of political independence.
Talking about the play playwright Martina Laird said: “Making my playwriting debut at the Royal Shakespeare Company and Kiln Theatre with Driftwood is both an honour and a joy. This play grew from a deep desire to explore inherited patterns, the desire for connection and self-determination, and to place Caribbean voices and histories at the centre of the story. To see these characters brought to life by such a generous and gifted ensemble, and under Justin Audibert’s direction, feels profoundly moving.”,
The full creative team behind the production includes: Set and Costume Designer Sadeysa Greenaway-Bailey; Lighting Designer Simon Spencer; Composer Christella Litras; Sound Designer Tony Gayle; Movement Director Kloé Dean; Dramaturg Sebastian Born and Casting Director Matthew Dewsbury CDG.
To book tickets for the London run visit: https://kilntheatre.com/whats-on/driftwood/