James Alexandrou Comes to Rose Theatre Kingston For DNA

Hull Truck Theatre has assembled a cast of talent for this production including James Alexandrou (Martin Fowler in EastEnders, Romeo and Juliet, Globe Theatre), Emily Butterfield (Treasure Island, The Canterbury Tales), Rhys Jennings (The Rivals, BBC Radio Drama Company), Daniel Francis–Swaby (Our Town, Vernon God Little) and Elexi Walker (The Vagina Monologues, To Kill A Mockingbird). Tom Clegg will also make his stage debut in the production.

About the show: "DNA follows the story of a group of teenagers who try to cover their tracks after making the biggest mistake of their lives. But their temporary harmony soon begins to unravel with dire consequences for the gang and others around them. Relationships break down, innocent people are punished and in a further twist; all may not quite be as it may seem…

The play is set to ask its audience many questions including How far would you go to hide the truth? Would you destroy someone's life to save your own, and protect your friends? And finally when does a lie matter more than the truth?

The story, which was first performed at The National Theatre in 2008, has recently become a core set-text on the GCSE English syllabus, studied by 400,000 students each year. The notes to the special edition which is studied schools nationwide have been written by Anthony Banks, the Associate Director of The National Theatre Discover Programme. Anthony will direct this brand new Hull Truck production which features a cutting-edge design and soundtrack, making it a thrilling introduction to live theatre."

DNA is written by Dennis Kelly whose work has featured on both the stage and screen, and has been translated into 35 languages around the world. Most recently Dennis has received much critical acclaim for writing The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, which is currently playing at the Cambridge Theatre in the West End. His other work includes the hit BBC 3 comedy Pulling.

Tickets for DNA are priced at £8-£16 and can be purchased at the Box Office on 08444 821 556 or online at www.rosetheatrekingston.org