The world premiere of Simon Reade’s new stage adaptation of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky by Patrick Hamilton will take place at the Southwark Playhouse from the 10th September until the 17th October.
Theatre company Troupe has announced initial casting for this world premiere production directed by Matthew Iliffe.
The initial casting for this production will include: Yanexi Enriquez (Jenny Maple), Rosalind Lailey (Ella Dawson)and Jordan Scowen (Bob), with further casting yet to be announced.
London, 1929. In the seedy Midnight Bell pub, barman Bob dreams of becoming a writer, while barmaid Ella dreams of being with Bob. When Bob becomes obsessed with alluring prostitute Jenny Maple, he fritters his life’s savings on trying to rescue her. But there is more to the intriguing Jenny than meets the eye…
Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky is based on the classic novel by Patrick Hamilton, the author of ‘Gaslight’, ‘Rope’ and ‘Hangover Square’.
Troupe’s Ashley Cook, said: “One of the things I enjoy most about new stage adaptations is the process between an actor taking the words from a script and creating their own version of the character for the stage. I look forward to seeing what Yanexi, Rosalind and Jordan bring to these characters from Patrick Hamilton’s classic novel and what today’s audiences will take away from this period production.”
As well as director Matthew Iliffe, the creative team includes: Set and Costume Designer: Ellie Wintour; Lighting Designer: Alex Musgrave and Sound Designer and Composer: Elizabeth Purnell.
To book tickets visit: https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/twenty-thousand-streets/