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First Look: Exit The King at The National Theatre in Rehearsal

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July 4, 2018
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First Look Exit The King in Rehearsal at The National Theatre

First Look Exit The King in Rehearsal at The National Theatre

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Exit The King by Eugène Ionesco in a new version by Patrick Marber will play at The Olivier Theatre from 17th July 2018.

Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. It’s the last day of King Bérenger’s life. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he’s clinging on for dear life…

This great tragi-comedy is brought to life on the Olivier stage this summer, the first time Eugène Ionesco’s work has been performed at the National Theatre. Patrick Marber (Three Days in the Country, Hedda Gabler) directs his new version of Exit the King with Rhys Ifans (A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic) in the title role and Indira Varma (Man and Superman) as his first Queen.

       
Derek Griffiths and Adrian Scarborough in rehearsals for Exit the King, image by Simon Annand
Derek Griffiths and Adrian Scarborough in rehearsals for Exit the King, image by Simon Annand
Amy Morgan in rehearsals for Exit the King. Image by Simon Annand
Amy Morgan in rehearsals for Exit the King. Image by Simon Annand
In rehearsals for Exit the King, Debra Gillett, Partick Marber. Image by Simon Annand
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In rehearsals for Exit the King, centre Rhys Ifans. Image by Simon Annand
In rehearsals for Exit the King, centre Rhys Ifans. Image by Simon Annand
In rehearsals for Exit the King, centre Rhys Ifans, Partick Marber. Image by Simon Annand
In rehearsals for Exit the King, centre Rhys Ifans, Partick Marber. Image by Simon Annand
In rehearsals for Exit the King, centre Adrian Scarborough, Rhys Ifans, Debra Gillett. Image by Simon Annand
In rehearsals for Exit the King, centre Adrian Scarborough, Rhys Ifans, Debra Gillett. Image by Simon Annand
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