Withnail and I (play)
| Withnail and I | |
|---|---|
Poster for the Birmingham production | |
| Written by | Bruce Robinson |
| Based on | Withnail and I (1987 film) by Bruce Robinson |
| Date premiered | 3 May 2024 |
| Place premiered | Birmingham Repertory Theatre |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Setting | London, 1969 |
Withnail and I is a play by Bruce Robinson, based on the 1987 film of the same name also by Robinson.
Production history
The play had its world premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre beginning previews on 3 May, with an official press night on 14 May, running until 25 May 2024. The production is directed by Sean Foley and designed by Alice Power.[1][2][3] On 18 March 2024, initial casting was announced including Robert Sheehan as Withnail, Adonis Siddique as And I (Marwood) and Malcolm Sinclair as Uncle Monty.[4]
Cast and characters
| Character | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Withnail | Robert Sheehan |
| And I (Marwood) | Adonis Siddique |
| Uncle Monty | Malcolm Sinclair |
| Danny | Adam Young |
| Presuming Ed | Israel J. Fredericks |
| W*nker/Jake the Poacher | Morgan Philpott |
| Farmer/Colonel & Band | Matt Devitt |
| Geezer/Policeman, Band & Musical Director | Adam Sopp |
| Miss Blenehassitt/Policewoman & Band | Sooz Kempner |
References
- ^ Wiegand, Chris; editor, Chris Wiegand Stage (2023-10-11). "Withnail and I creator Bruce Robinson adapts film for the stage". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
{{cite news}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ Bennett, Steve. "Withnail & I becomes a stage play : News 2023 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ "Withnail and I on stage…. - Handmade Films". Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (2024-03-18). "'The Umbrella Academy' Star Robert Sheehan To Lead 'Withnail And I' Stage Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-19.