The limited run for All About Eve has revealed more cast details, having previously announced Gillian Anderson (X-Files, The Fall, A Streetcar Named Desire) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Downton Abbey, Romeo and Juliet).
Stanley Townsend will be playing Broadway theatre critic Addison DeWitt alongside Ian Drysdale who appears as Max Fabian, Tsion Habte as Phoebe, Charles Hagerty as Waiter, Grace Stone as Ensemble and Philip Voyzey as the Pianist. There are still more cast members to be announced in the New Year too, so keep your eyes peeled!
This newly announced cast will join BAFTA Award-winner Monica Dolan in the role of Karen, along with Julian Ovenden as Bill, Sheila Reid as Birdie and Rhashan Stone as Lloyd.
Adapted and directed by Olivier and Tony Award-winner Ivo van Hove, All About Eve is the world premiere adaptation of the classic Oscar-winning film. Joining the award-winning director will be music from double Mercury Prize-winner PJ Harvey, alongside Tom Gibbons’ sound design.
This show business themed story is all about theatre star Margo Channing, who isn’t used to sharing the limelight with anyone. But then her biggest fan, Eve, comes along, and as much as Eve knows of Margo, Margo’s about to learn all about Eve…
All About Eve hits the stage on the 2 February for a limited 14 week run at the Noël Coward Theatre. Tickets are available on the show’s website.