Full Cast Announced For Old Vic's A FLEA IN HER EAR

Richard Eyre will direct John Mortimer's translation of Georges Feydeau's 1907 classic farce A FLEA IN HER EAR , opening for previews on 4 December 2010 (press night: 14 December). Starring Tom Hollander with Di Botcher, Jonathan Cake, Oliver Cotton, Lisa Dillon, Freddie Fox, Fiona Glascott, Lloyd Hutchinson, John Marquez, Tim McMullan, William Maxwell, Rebecca Night, Maggie Service and Walter Van Dyk, A Flea in Her Ear is a comedy of errors set against a backdrop of misunderstanding and confusion. A Flea in Her Ear is a co-production with Sonia Friedman Productions and is the second play in The Old Vic 2010-11 Season. The Season is sponsored by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

When Raymonde Chandebise (Dillon) suspects her husband Victor (Hollander) of having an affair, she enlists her best friend Lucienne (Glascott) to set a trap to catch him out. Their plan misfires when the anonymous letter they send him suggesting a rendezvous at the Hotel Coq d'Or leads to a hilarious sequence of mistaken identities and bruised egos. John Mortimer's translation of A Flea in Her Ear was originally performed by the National Theatre at The Old Vic in 1966, starring Albert Finney. A subsequent production starring Jim Broadbent was also staged at The Old Vic in 1989.

Richard Eyre was Associate Director of the National Theatre from 1981 and Artistic Director from 1988 to 1997. His productions there included GUYS AND DOLLS, THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, RICHARD III, THE NIGHT OF THE IGUANA, THE ABSENCE OF WAR, SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH, SKYLIGHT, KING LEAR and THE INVENTION OF LOVE. Since then his theatre and opera work has included THE JUDAS KISS, AMY'S VIEW, THE CRUCIBLE, MARY POPPINS (Broadway), WELCOME TO THEBES (National Theatre), HEDDA GABLER (Almeida) and PRIVATE LIVES (West End). His film and television work includes 'Suddenly Last Summer', 'Iris', 'Stage Beauty', and 'Notes on a Scandal'. He has published four books and has received five Olivier Awards, four Evening Standard Awards, three Critics' Circle Awards and a BAFTA. He was knighted in 1997.

Tom Hollander plays Victor Emmanuel Chandebise and Poche. Tom is a familiar face from the stage and screen. Previous theatre work includes LANDSCAPE WITH WEAPON (National Theatre), KING LEAR (Almeida), Michael Grandage's DON JUAN (Sheffield Crucible) and THE JUDAS KISS (Almeida). Film credits include 'In the Loop', for which he was nominated for a BIFA award for Best Supporting Actor in 2009, 'Valkyrie', 'The Soloist', 'The Golden Age' and 'The Pirates of the Caribbean 2' & 3. He has recently finished filming for Joe Wright's thriller 'Hanna' starring Eric Bana. Earlier this year, Tom also co-created and starred in the hit BBC series 'Rev', whilst other television work includes 'Gracie' (BBC), 'Desperate Romantics' (BBC) and 'Freezing' (BBC).

Di Botcher plays Olympe. Previous theatre credits include CHICAGO (West End), the National Theatre transfer of Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (West End), FLESH AND BLOOD (Hampstead Theatre), AMAZED AND SURPRISED and BLACK MILK both at the Royal Court and CATS (West End). Television credits include 'Lennon Naked', 'Murphy's Law', 'Bleak House' and 'Tipping the Velvet'.

Jonathan Cake plays Romain Tournel. Jonathan has appeared in the RSC productions of WALLENSTEIN, TAMBURLAINE, THE ODYSSEY, AS YOU LIKE IT, and BEGGAR'S OPERA. He has also appeared on Broadway in David Grindley's production of THE PHILANTHROPIST as well as PARLOUR SONG (Broadway) and ALMOST AN EVENING (Broadway). Film and television credits include 'Brideshead Revisited', 'The One and Only', 'First Knight', 'Law and Order', 'Extras' and 'Empire'.

Oliver Cotton plays Doctor Finache. As an actor he has played leading roles in over thirty productions at the National Theatre, worked extensively at the RSC, the Royal Court and London's West End where he starred in THE HOMECOMING, CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD, BENEFACTORS, AN IDEAL HUSBAND and LIFE x 3. His numerous television appearances include 'The Camomile Lawn', 'Waking The Dead', 'MIT', 'Sensitive Skin', 'Margaret and Money' (BBC). His films include 'Firefox', 'Oliver Twist', 'The Opium War', 'Beowulf' and 'Pope Joan'. Cotton is also a published writer for both stage and television.

Lisa Dillon plays Raymonde Chandebise. Lisa has received critical acclaim for her role in DESIGN FOR LIVING, currently playing at The Old Vic. She is perhaps most recognisable from her role as Mary Smith in the acclaimed BBC series of 'Cranford' with Judi Dench. Lisa is also a familiar face from the stage having recently appeared in PRIVATE LIVES (Theatre Royal Bath & West End), WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING (Almeida), UNDER THE BLUE SKY (Duke of York's) and THE MASTER BUILDER with Patrick Stewart. She received the Ian Charleson Award for Outstanding Newcomer in 2004.

Freddie Fox plays Camille Chandebise. He most recently played the part of Head Boy in 'St. Trinian's: The Legend of Fritton's Gold'. Previous television work includes the BBC biopic 'Worried about the Boy' with Marc Warren and Douglas Booth, 'The Shadow Line' (BBC), 'Any Human Heart' (Channel 4) and 'This September'. Theatre work includes THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Barbican).

Fiona Glascott plays Lucienne Homenides de Histangua. Fiona's theatre credits include THE COUNTRY WIFE (Theatre Royal Haymarket), WHIPPING IT UP (Bush), HITCHCOCK BLONDE (Royal Court and West End) and A LIFE (The Abbey Theatre Dublin and UK tour). Film and television credits include 'The Duel', 'Omagh', 'Spooks', 'Ballykissangel' and 'Foyles War'.

Lloyd Hutchinson plays Augustin Feraillon and is recognisable from his screen roles in Stephen Frear's 'Mrs Henderson Presents' and 'With or Without You'. His most recent stage credits include Michael Attenborough's production of MEASURE FOR MEASURE (Almeida), LIFE IS A DREAM (Donmar), THE OBSERVER (National? Theatre) and TWELFTH NIGHT (Wyndham's). Radio credits include Noel in 'The Weighing Room' (BBC, Radio 4) and Martin McGuinness in 'The Conflict is Over' (BBC, Radio 4).

John Marquez plays Carlos Homenides de Histangua. Theatre credits include HOUSE OF GAMES (Almeida), Matthew Warchus' production of BOEING-BOEING (UK tour), ANNIE GET YOUR GUN (Young Vic) and Rupert Goold's production of THE END OF THE AFFAIR (Salisbury). Credits at the National Theatre include THE EMPEROR JONES, MARKET BOY and SING YER HEART OUT FOR THE LADS. His television work includes 'Doc Martin' (ITV) and 'Hotel Babylon' (BBC).

Tim McMullan plays Etienne Plucheux. Tim recently appeared on stage in Thea Sharrock's critically acclaimed production of THE MISANTHROPE starring Keira Knightley and Damian Lewis. Other theatre credits include AS YOU LIKE IT (Globe), BURNT BY THE SUN (National Theatre) and THE DEEP BLUE SEA directed by Ed Hall (West End and UK tour). Television and film credits include 'The Queen' directed by Stephen Frears, 'Shakespeare in Love' and 'The Great Outdoors' (BBC), 'Margaret' (BBC) and 'Mutual Friends' (BBC).

William Maxwell plays Baptistin. His theatre credits include Howard Davies' production of JAIL DIARY OF ALBIE SACHS (RSC), Richard Eyre's production of COMEDIANS at The Old Vic and several recent productions at the Finborough Theatre including LOVE ON THE DOLE and THE NORTHERNERS. Film and television work includes 'Provoked', 'Nicholas Nickleby', 'Brookside' and 'Eastenders'.

Rebecca Night plays Eugénie. Rebecca's television and film credits include 'This September', 'Law and Order UK' (ITV), 'Lark Rise to Candleford' (BBC), 'Wuthering Heights' (ITV), 'Rebecca' and 'Framed'. Recent theatre includes THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Chichester Festival and Peter Gill's production of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST (West End, Theatre Royal Bath and UK tour).

Maggie Service plays Antoinette Plucheux. She most recently appeared in the stage production of EARTHQUAKES and NATIONAL ASSURANCE both at the National Theatre. Other stage credits include WELL (Apollo) and GIRL WITH A PEARL EARING (Theatre Royal Drury). Her television appearances have included 'Foyle's War', 'The Lanes' and 'Revealed'.

Walter van Dyk plays Herr Schwarz. He appeared in ENTER THE GUARDSMAN (Donmar) which was nominated for an Olivier Award and Evening Standard Award as well as HIGH SOCIETY, also nominated for an Olivier Award. Other stage credits include A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park) and O MOON OF ALABAMA: A Kurt Weill CABARET (Young Vic). Film and television work includes 'Eagle of the Ninth', 'Love Hurts' (BBC), 'Framed' (ITV) and 'Can't Stop me Dreaming' (BBC).

This production will have sets by Rob Howell, costumes designed by Sue Blane, lighting designed by Mark Henderson and sound designed by Gregory Clarke. A FLEA IN HER EAR is produced by The Old Vic and Sonia Friedman Productions.

For tickets, call the box office at 0844 871 7628 or visit www.oldvictheatre.com

The production runs 4 December 2010 - 5 March 2011

Previews: Sat 4 Dec - Mon 13 Dec; Press Performance: Tue 14 Dec at 7pm

Mon - Sat 7.30pm; Sat & Wed 2.30pm

(Please note there are no matinee performances on Sat 4 Dec, Wed 8 Dec or Wed 15 Dec. There is a matinee performance on Thu 16 Dec at 2.30pm.]

Christmas and New Year Schedule:
Fri 24 Dec: 2.30pm only; Sat 25 Dec: No performances;
Mon 27 - Thu 30 Dec: 7.30pm; Mon 27 Dec & Wed 29 Dec 2.30pm;
Fri 31 Dec: 2.30pm only; Sat 1 Jan: No performances.

TICKETS: £10, £15, £20, £27.50, £38.50, £48.50

There are 100 £12 tickets at all performances. Bookable in advance for those under 25 years of age, but tickets must be collected in person from the Box Office with proof of age.
Senior Citizens: Best available seats for £25 Mon, Wed, Thu & Sat matinees.
Groups 10+: £10 off top 3 prices for Mon - Wed eves & Mon, Wed & Thu matinees
School Groups 10+: £10 for Mon - Wed evenings and Mon, Wed & Thu matinees
Disabled Patrons: Top 3 prices reduced to £21 for all performances
Previews: £5 off top 3 prices (Old Vic Friends £7.50 off)

All concessions are limited and subject to availability. All 2010/11 ticket prices (apart from Aditya Mittal under 25s tickets & schools tickets) include a £1 restoration levy.

 

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