Metal Rabbit Productions has announced the cast and creative team for the first major revival of Phil Porter’s Blink, running at King’s Head Theatre from 19 February to 22 March.
The intimate two-hander, originally commissioned by Soho Theatre, delves into themes of watching and being watched, updated for an era of livestreams, video doorbells and online stalking.
The production stars Abigail Thorn, creator of Philosophy Tube and Broadway World award winner for The Prince at Southwark Playhouse, alongside Stage Debut Award nominee Joe Pitts, known for Spring Awakening at the Almeida and The Da Vinci Code at Mercury Theatre.
Abigail Thorn said: “I’m thrilled to be taking on this role! Sophie is a very different role than those I’ve played in the last few years in House of the Dragon and Star Wars. The play is ripe for a revival, Simon is a fantastic director, and the King’s Head has programmed some amazing work recently. I can’t wait to get started!”
Sofi Berenger, producer for Metal Rabbit Productions and CEO of King’s Head Theatre, added: “We’re delighted to announce Abigail Thorn and Joe Pitts in Blink, a play that exemplifies the kind of intimate, actor-led storytelling the King’s Head champions. Phil Porter’s writing is precise and emotionally exacting, and this is a piece that relies entirely on performance rather than spectacle. Abigail and Joe are both artists who understand that kind of detail, and we’re excited to see them bring this quietly powerful two-hander to life in our space.”
Directed by Simon Paris, the creative team includes designer Emily Bestow, lighting designer Peter Small, sound designer Sam Glossop and video designer Matt Powell.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
