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Full cast announced for the world premiere of CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW

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A collage of seven actors' headshots, on the very left is the biggest image a black and white neck up headshot on a dark background. They are middle aged with short dark hair and dark eyes. They are wearing a black shirt. To the right of that headshot are six headshots, three on top and three on bottom. Top left to right: A chest up headshot on a dark grey background. They are middle aged with short grey hair, grey eyes, and a short grey beard and moustache. They are wearing a black t-shirt; a neck up headshot on a beige background. They are about 30 with medium length wavy brown hair and brown eyes. They are wearing a white camisole; a chest up headshot on a dark green background. They are middle aged with short brown hair and brown eyes. They are wearing a white collared shirt and holding the collar with their left hand. Bottom left to right: A chest up headshot on a brown background. They are middle aged with short brown hair and brown eyes. They are wearing a black collared shirt; a chest up headshot on a blurred background. They are middle aged with short dark brown hair and green eyes. They are wearing a white collared shirt under a dark blue suit jacket; a chest up headshot on a teal background. They are about 25 with long straight brown hair and brown eyes. They are wearing a black camisole.

We’re thrilled to announce the full casting for the world premiere of Churchill in Moscow by Howard Brenton, directed by OT Artistic Director Tom Littler. Joining the previously announced Roger Allam as Winston Churchill are Alan Cox as Archie Clerk Kerr, Julius D’Silva as Vyacheslav Molotov, Peter Forbes as Joseph Stalin, Tamara Greatrex as Svetlana Stalin, … Read more

OT announces full programming for 2025 season

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Seven promotional show images: Top row from left to right: Guards at the Taj: Two actors look forward. They are both wearing white vests with a cream sash and dark trousers; expression serious. The actor on the right holds a sword with the base in his right and the blade resting on his left palm. He is shorter than the actor on the left. The actor on the left holds a sword in his right hand. Behind them is the Taj Mahal and a blue backdrop with orange designs. Twelfth Night: An image of three actors facing forward on a dark green background. On the left is an older actor with red hair pulled back. They are wearing red lipstick, statement earrings, a pearl necklace, and a dark top with beaded details. In the middle an actor about 30 with dark brown hair in dreadlocks is wearing red lipstick, a black headpiece, white button down, white bowtie, and black suit jacket. On the very right an older actor with white hair is wearing a white collared shirt, yellow and black tie, black vest, black suit jacket, and glasses on a chain, being held in their left hand. Treasure Island: Three people dressed in pirate attire hold metal pints as they cheers each other. One sits on a bench, one sits on the ground below the bench and one stands with one leg resting on the bench. Behind them is a brick wall with pink flowers on it. One pirate holds a treasure map in his left hand. Bottom row from left to right: Churchill in Moscow: An actor, playing Winston Churchill is standing looking out, with a serious expression. He is wearing a white button down shirt, black vest, black bowtie, dark grey suit jacket, and a black hat. Behind him is a yellow, red, and black skyline of Moscow. Playhouse Creatures: An actor dressed in a lavish dress and headpiece stands with their left elbow resting on a column and their head resting on their left hand. They are middle aged with dark hair and bangs. There is orange and white fabric draped behind them. Ben and Imo: Two actors are hugging. On the left is a middle aged actor with short curly brown hair. They are wearing a brown blazer with the side of their head resting on the other actor's forehead and arms wrapped around them as well. On the right a middle aged actor with curly auburn hair is resting their head on the other actor's chest. In Praise of Love: An actor is standing behind a desk facing the camera. They are middle aged with long blond hair. They are wearing a blue patterned dress with their front hand down on the desk. The desk is cluttered with books, paper, and a typewriter. On the right another actor is seated facing left. They are looking at the typewriter in front of them. The actor is middle-aged with short grey hair and a short grey beard and moustache. They are wearing a white collared shirt, brown jumper, and dark framed glasses. Their right hand is up by their mouth, and their left hand is on the page of a book on the desk.

OT Artistic Director Tom Littler and Executive Director Hanna Streeter today announce full programming for the 2025 season. The season is comprised of six new plays including four world premieres, two rediscoveries and a classic comedy. The OT also announces today the launch of OT Under 30 Nights as part of a renewed commitment to engage … Read more

Full cast announced for TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by Tom Littler

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The cast of Twelfth Night's headshots: Top row from left to right: A neck up headshot on a beige background. They are about 30 with medium length dark brown hair in dreadlocks that are tied half up. They have brown eyes and a left silver nose ring. They are wearing a black camisole. A neck up headshot on a grey background. They are older with shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a black top and gold hoops with light glam makeup. A chest up headshot on a light grey background. They are middle aged with short grey hair, brown eyes, and tortoise shell framed glasses. They are wearing a black button down shirt with a black suit jacket. A chest up headshot on a black background. They are older with white hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a white button down shirt under a beige suit jacket. A neck up headshot on a white background. They are older with grey hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a blue button down shirt. Bottom row from left to right: A neck up headshot on a light blue background. They are middle aged with short black hair, brown eyes, and a short beard and moustache. They are wearing a grey t-shirt under a blue collared shirt. A neck up headshot on a dark grey background. They are about 30 with short black hair, dark brown eyes, and a shadow of a goatee and moustache. They are wearing a blue t-shirt. A neck up headshot on a wooden background. They are middle aged with short swept back black hair, brown eyes, and a shadow of a beard and goatee. They are wearing a dark collared jacket. A neck up headshot on a grey background. They are about 30 with long curly auburn hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a black top with small black polka dots. A chest up headshot on a grey background. They are about 25 with dark brown hair and hazel eyes. They are wearing a brown t-shirt, with their right arm across their chest.

We’re excited to announce the full cast for Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, directed by OT Artistic Director, Tom Littler. Oliver Ford Davies, one of the leading Shakespearean actors of his generation, returns to the OT to play Malvolio, opposite Jane Asher as Maria. Patricia Allison (Sex Education) plays Viola, alongside OT favourites Clive Francis as Toby … Read more

Full cast announced for Adam Karim’s GUARDS AT THE TAJ

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The cast of Guards at the Taj's headshots: On the left: A neck up headshot on a blue-green background. They are about 25-30 with short dark brown hair, brown eyes, and a shadow of a moustache and beard. They are wearing a dark grey t-shirt and small diamond studs. On the right: A neck up headshot on a dark grey background. They are about 30 with short swept up dark brown hair, brown eyes, and a short moustache and beard. They are wearing a white t-shirt.

We’re excited to announce the full cast for Guards at the Taj by Rajiv Joseph, directed by 2024 JMK Award winner, Adam Karim. We’re delighted to announce the full cast for this yea’rs JMK Award-winning production, Guards at the Taj. This funny and ever-surprising play follows the two men tasked with guarding the Taj Mahal the night before … Read more

Full cast announced for world premiere of HERE IN AMERICA

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A collage of four actors' headshots. Top left: A neck up headshot on a dark grey background. They are middle aged with short brown hair, blue-grey eyes, and a short moustache and beard. They are wearing a collared denim shirt. Top Right: A chest up headshot on brick and concrete background. They are about 30 with medium length brown hair and brown eyes. They are wearing a black top, black jacket, and small gold hoops. Their left elbow is resting on a railing with their hand in their hair. Their right hand is resting on their left bicep. Bottom Left: A neck up headshot on a dark grey background. They are middle aged with short curly brown hair and brown eyes. They are wearing a white top. Bottom Right: A neck up headshot on a blurred background. They are middle aged with short dirty blonde hair and light blue eyes. They are wearing a collared black jacket.

We’re excited to announce the full cast for Here in America by David Edgar. We’re delighted to announce the full cast for the world premiere of Here in America by David Edgar. This compelling drama, set against the fevered political backdrop of 1950s America, imagines a confrontation between two giants of stage and screen, Arthur Miller and … Read more

Finn Cole’s Sea Serpent tattoo – how we do it…

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An actor about 30 with short brown hair sits on the edge of a pool. His back faces the audience but his head is turned to the left in profile. He is wearing a red speedo and has a large dragon back tattoo.

Red Speedo has certainly made a splash, along with the impressive Sea Serpent tattoo donning Finn Cole’s back. It’s nothing short of eye-catching. We hate to burst anyone’s bubble who believed this ink was real but it’s not. Here is an insight into how this masterpiece is maintained throughout the run. This tattoo was designed … Read more

Programming announced for GREENHOUSE FESTIVAL 2024

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The second Greenhouse Festival returns this Autumn, from 2 – 7 September, continuing the collaboration between the Orange Tree Theatre and the drama school LAMDA, celebrating the talents of emerging directors and artists. Headlining the festival will be seven productions, directed by graduating LAMDA students: Biography Of A Constellation by Lila Rose Kaplin, directed by … Read more

Getting RED SPEEDO onto the OT stage

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A middle aged man is giving directions to someone off camera to their left. They are holding a script in their right and a pencil in their left. Their hair is short and grey. They are wearing a navy blue t-shirt and clear rimmed glasses.

We’re excited to bring you a insight into the rehearsal process of Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo. Assistant Director Ilona Sell has documented what it’s like to prepare for a swimming pool on stage and work with the formidable Matthew Dunster. Have a read below… Matthew Dunster’s unique and dynamic rehearsal process has taken place over … Read more

Full cast announced for UK premiere of RED SPEEDO

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We’re thrilled to announce the full cast for Red Speedo by Lucas Hnath. Matthew Dunster directs previously announced Finn Cole alongside Fraser James, Parker Lapaine and Ciarán Owens. Red Speedo opens at the OT on 18 July and runs until 10 August, with previews from 13 July. Matthew Dunster directs at the OT for the first … Read more

OT announces further information for our AUTUMN 2024 Season

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The image is divided into four sections, each displaying a different image with the words "Autumn 2024" written in white letters across the middle. Top Left: The shadows of two men and two women are seen from behind. In front of them, is a black and white crowd of reporters and a sea of flashing cameras. Top Right: Two men stand in front of the Taj Mahal under a starry night sky. Both wear white tunics with orange shawls over their shoulders. One man faces the camera while the other faces him and rests his hand on his shoulder. Bottom Left: A man sits on a bench in front of green hedges holding a cane in one hand and a letter in his other hand. He wears a suit with a yellow striped vest. A woman in a blue maid's uniform leans on the back of the bench, resting her head in her hand. Bottom Right: Three people dressed in pirate attire hold metal pints as they cheers each other. One sits on a bench, one sits on the ground below the bench and one stands with one leg resting on the bench. Behind them is a brick wall with pink flowers on it. One pirate holds a treasure map in his left hand.

Highlights include: • World première of David Edgar’s Here in America directed by James Dacre • JMK award winner Adam Karim directs Rajiv Joseph’s Guards at the Taj • Jane Asher joins Oliver Ford Davies starring in Twelfth Night • Full casting and creative team for Suite in Three Keys • Full OT Community Summer … Read more