by LUCAS HNATH directed by MATTHEW DUNSTER starring FINN COLE
Ray lives to swim. He is within touching distance of international glory and a life-changing sponsorship deal. But everything changes when performance-enhancing drugs are discovered in the club’s refrigerator. As tensions run high, Ray’s brother wants them destroyed, his coach wants to call the authorities, his ex-girlfriend doesn’t want to know, and Ray wants the drugs back.
A thriller played at the breakneck pace of an Olympic sprint, Red Speedo tackles the unforgiving weight of success in a world where the only crime is getting caught.
The UK premiere of Red Speedo is directed by Matthew Dunster (The Pillowman, 2:22 A Ghost Story) and stars Finn Cole, best known for his role as Michael Gray in Peaky Blinders.
Lucas Hnath is one of America’s most exciting new playwrights, whose Tony Award nominated A Doll’s House Part 2 was seen at the Donmar Warehouse.
“One of the brightest new voices of his generation” The New York Times on Lucas Hnath
“Formal rigour, propulsive momentum, the sense that there’s a lot happening beneath the surface” The Guardian on Red Speedo
A co-production with David Adkin
Show Info
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Mon – Sat 7.30pm (Thu 18 Jul at 7pm)
Thu & Sat 2.30pm (from Sat 20 Jul)
CONTENT ADVICE
This production contains some strong language and scenes of violence.
Members’ and Patrons’ Evening with Post-Show Talk
Tue 23 Jul 7.30pm
Booking is open exclusively to all our Members and Patrons. Membership starts at £60pa and supports the OT to create our ambitious programme of artistic and community work. These evenings are a chance to mingle with fellow Members and Patrons, meet the OT staff, and hear from the cast and creative team of the production.
Post-show discussion led by the OT
Thursday matinees
Admission is free with your ticket to the performance.
Audio Described performance
Mon 29 Jul 7.30pm
Captioned performances
Tues 30 Jul 7:30pm
Relaxed & Distanced performance
Mon 5 Aug 7:30pm
To book accessible seats, and for audio described and captioned, please call the box office on 020 8940 3633 (Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm) or email
box.office@orangetreetheatre.co.uk. If you’re on our Access List, you can log in and book online.
TICKET PRICES
No booking fees. Prices increase based on demand. Book early to secure your seats at the best prices.
Under 30s £15 tickets on all seats for all performances – subject to availability.
£15 access tickets – find out more
£15 tickets available for members of theatre unions and guilds
Promo image photography by Ali Wright at Harbour Hotel Richmond
Cast
Ray
Finn Cole
Creatives
Writer Lucas Hnath
Director Matthew Dunster
Designer Anna Fleischle
Associate Designer and Costume Designer Cat Fuller
Lighting Designer Sally Ferguson
Sound Designer Holly Khan
Casting Director Matilda James CDG
Fight Director RC Annie
Accent Coach Aundrea Fudge
Stage Manager on book Lisa Cochrane
Assistant Stage Manager Claire Hill
