THERE'S ONLY ONE WAYNE MATTHEWS Opens 30 March at Crucible Studio

THERE'S ONLY ONE Wayne Matthews

Suitable for ages 9+.

Casting is today announced for Roy Williams' There's Only One Wayne Matthews which is directed by Dawn Walton. Prior to its performances in the Crucible Studio (30 March - 2 April) the production will tour schools in the Yorkshire region from 22 - 26 March. This production will also be staged at both Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United football grounds.

There's Only One Wayne Matthews tells the story of a young boy battling the odds (and the bullies) to master the beautiful game. Roy Williams' vibrant play explores friendship, forgiveness and finding out what you're good at.

Troy Glasgow plays Carl. Glasgow's theatre credits include Harper Regan, DNA, The Miracle, (National Theatre) and Low Dat (Birmingham Rep). For television his work includes Dr Who, Skins and Ashes to Ashes.

Isaac Ssebandeke plays Wayne. Ssebandeke theatre credits include The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Hammersmith Lyric Theatre) and The Coat (National Studio). His television credits include Skins and The Well.

Dawn Walton directs. Her recent work includes Oxford Street, 93.2fm, Workers Writes, Drag-On, The Shining (Royal Court, the latter also National Tour) Winners (Young Vic), Serjeant Musgrave's Dance, Balm In Gilead (Corbett Theatre), Glow (Theatre Centre), The Changeling (Mamamissi Productions), Strings (Clean Break Theatre Company), Of Mice and Men (Southwark Playhouse) and Splinters (Talawa Theatre Company). Walton was the recipient of the Jerwood Young Director's award at the Young Vic, formerly Director on Attachment at the Royal Court, and was Acting Head of Studio - National Theatre throughout 2006.

Designs are by Simon Kenny.

For more information on either show including ticket availability, visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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