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The National Theatre production of Nine Night, Natasha Gordon's award-winning play begins previews at the Trafalgar Studios on 1 December 2018 (press night 6 December) in a co-production with Trafalgar Theatre Productions. Natasha Gordon will take the role of Lorraine in her debut play, for which she won 'The Charles Wintour Award for Best Emerging Playwright' in last week's Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
She is joined by Oliver Alvin-Wilson (Robert), Michelle Greenidge (Trudy), also nominated in the Stage Awards for Best West End Debut, Hattie Ladbury (Sophie), Rebekah Murrell (Anita) and Cecilia Noble (Aunt Maggie) who return to their celebrated NT roles, and Karl Collins (Uncle Vince) who completes the West End cast.
Directed by Roy Alexander Weise (The Mountaintop), Nine Night is a touching and exuberantly funny exploration of the rituals of family. Gloria is gravely sick. When her time comes, the celebration begins; the traditional Jamaican Nine Night Wake. But for Gloria's children and grandchildren, marking her death with a party that lasts over a week is a test. Nine rum-fuelled nights of music, food, storytelling and laughter - and an endless parade of mourners.
The production is designed by Rajha Shakiry, with lighting design by Paule Constable, sound design by George Dennis, movement direction by Shelley Maxwell, company voice work and dialect coaching by Hazel Holder, and the Resident Director is Jade Lewis.
Photo Credit: Helen Murray
Adele James & Rebecca Todd
Cecelia Noble & Oliver Alvin-Wilson
Cecelia Noble
Hattie Ladbury,Natasha Gordon & Roy Alexander Weise
NINE NIGHT by Natasha Gordon ; Rehearsals ; Directed by Roy Alexander Weise ; National Theatre ; West End Transfer ; London UK ; 13 November 2018 ; Credit & Copyright: Helen Murray ;
Jade Hackett, Michelle Greenidge,Rebekah Murrell,Natasha Gordon
Kevin Mathurn
Michelle Greenisge
Natasha Gordon & Hattie Ladbury
Natasha Gordon, Hattie Ladbury & Oliver Alvin-Wilson
Oliver Alvin-Wilson & Karl Collins
Oliver Alvin-Wilson,Natasha Gordon & Hattie Ladbury
Rebecca Todd
Roy Alexander Weise
Roy Alexander Weise
Shelley Maxwell & Roy Alexander Weise
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