Flora Wilson Brown’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s literary classic will run at the theatre from the 16th April until the 23rd May.
Full casting has now been announced for Júlia Levai’s production, which will officially open at the Jermyn Street Theatre on the 21st April.
The cast will include: Archie Backhouse as Louis, Breffni Holahan as Susan, Pedro Leandro as Neville, Syakira Moeladi as Jinny, Tom Varey as Bernard, and Ria Zmitrowicz as Rhoda.
Rhoda. Bernard. Susan. Neville. Jinny. Louis.
They begin by the coast. Then, school. Youth. Forming. Swelling. Terror. Joy. Working. Falling. Fame. Grief. Alone. Together.
Talking about the news, Flora Wilson Brown said: “I am so excited to work with this incredible group of artists on bringing Woolf’s masterpiece to Jermyn Street. I’ve loved the book for so long and to have the chance to work on our own version is a dream.”
Júlia Levai added, “Flora’s gorgeous adaptation captures the experience of being alive in the most playful and moving way. I am beyond thrilled to be bringing it to life with such a fantastic group of actors and creatives.”
The creative team includes: Set Designer: Tomás Palmer; Costume Designer: Anett Black; Lighting Designer: Lucía Sánchez Roldán; Composer and Sound Designer: Joseff Harris; Movement Director: Ken Nakajima and Casting Director: Jatinder Chera.
To book tickets visit: https://www.jermynstreettheatre.co.uk/show/the-waves/