Following record-breaking ticket sales and a hugely acclaimed national tour, A Man for All Seasons starring Martin Shaw and Gary Wilmot will transfer to London’s Harold Pinter Theatre this summer. The production will be preceded by a limited tour to Brighton and York.
Robert Bolt’s award-winning play, directed by Jonathan Church, brings to life the powerful and dangerous figures who shaped English history. Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More, a man of integrity who faces a moral dilemma when King Henry VIII demands a divorce from Catherine of Aragon.
Martin Shaw is known for his television roles in Judge John Deed, Inspector George Gently, and The Professionals. His recent West End stage appearances include Hobson’s Choice, The Best Man, and Twelve Angry Men.
The cast includes Edward Bennett, Nicholas Day, Calum Finlay, Orlando James, Hari Kang, Asif Khan, Annie Kingsnorth, Sam Parks, Sam Phillips, Louisa Sextona, and Gary Wilmot, with further cast to be announced.
Jonathan Church’s directorial credits include a ten-year period as artistic director of Chichester Festival Theatre. He previously directed Martin Shaw in the acclaimed West End transfer of Hobson’s Choice.
The creative team is completed by Simon Higlett (Set & Costume Designer), Mark Henderson (Lighting Designer), Paul Groothuis (Sound Designer), Matthew Scott (Composer), and Gabrielle Dawes (Casting Director).
A Man for All Seasons is presented by Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions.
“The script, full of striking images, intelligence and a ready wit … a cracking story of human courage” – Mail on Sunday
“Bolt’s play still dazzles, turning complex ideas into crisp dramatic action” – Daily Mail
A Man for All Seasons opens at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Wednesday 6 August, for a strictly limited run until Saturday 6 September. Prior to this, it will play at the Theatre Royal Brighton from 22 – 26 July and Grand Opera House, York from 29 July – 2 August.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
