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Sean Foley’s production will play at the Theatre Royal Bath from the 5th to the 21st September before heading to London’s Wyndham’s Theatre from the 26th September. Based on the Ealing Comedy classic, this world stage premiere is set to star Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon as Sidney Stratton and Daphne Birnley respectively. The 1951… Read More
Griff Rhys Jones, Lee Mack and Ryan Gage star in Sean Foley’s production of Moliere’s comedy. But what have critics been saying about it? The Stage: ** “Foley has directed many of his actors to over-the-top extremes, and there’s nothing less funny than acting that is trying too hard to be funny.” The Telegraph; *** “It’s… Read More
Full casting for the major West End revival of Molière’s The Miser, which arrives at the Garrick Theatre from March 2017, has been confirmed. Joining the previously announced Griff Rhys Jones and Lee Mack, the cast will also include Mathew Horne, Saikat Ahamed, Ryan Gage, Simon Holmes, Andi Osho, Michael Webber, Ellie White and Katy Wix. Molière’s… Read More
Comedian Lee Mack is to star alongside the previously announced Griff Rhys Jones in Sean Foley’s production of Molière’s classic comedy The Miser. Producer Mark Goucher has today confirmed that the Not Going Out and Would I Lie to You? star will make his West End debut in Sean Foley’s production which will open for previews… Read More
New casting has been confirmed for a new production of Ronald Harwood’s The Dresser, arriving at the Duke of York’s Theatre from the 5th October until the 14th January 2017. Joining the previously announced Ken Stott and Reece Shearsmith in Sean Foley’s production will be Selina Cadell (The Lady Vanishes, Doc Martin) and Harriet Thorpe (Absolutely Fabulous). The… Read More
It’s been confirmed that Sean Foley, who most recently directed The Painkiller as part of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company season at the Garrick, will direct two new productions in the West End. The Dresser, Duke of York’s Theatre (5th October – 14th January 2017): the first production will be a revival of Ronald Harwood’s play,… Read More
Rob Brydon and Kenneth Branagh team up for Sean Foley’s production of Francis Veber’s The Painkiller. But are they a combination that works? The Guardian: **** Michael Billington found that: “It may not be to everyone’s taste but, in these sombre times, I found the show offered a restorative tonic.” Variety: Matt Trueman said: “Branagh… Read More
Full casting has been announced for the next production in the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company’s season on work at the Garrick Theatre – The Painkiller. Joining Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon in the production directed and adapted by Sean Foley, will be Claudie Blakley, Marcus Fraser, Mark Hadfield and Alex MacQueen . Running at the… Read More
