• Review For Us
    • In London or across the UK
    • at Edinburgh Fringe
  • List Your Show
  • Advertising
  • Musicals
  • Plays
  • Ballet & Dance
  • Previews
  • First Look
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Edinburgh Fringe 2025
    • Edinburgh Fringe News
    • Edinburgh Fringe Previews
    • Edinburgh Fringe Interviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
  • Home
  • News
    • West End
    • Off-West End
    • Regional & Tours
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Digital Theatre
  • Tickets
    • Discounts
    • Musicals
    • Plays
    • Opera
    • Dance
    • Concerts
  • Edinburgh Fringe 2025
    • Edinburgh Fringe News
    • Edinburgh Fringe Previews
    • Edinburgh Fringe Interviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer
No Result
View All Result
Theatre Weekly
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Full Cast Announced for in a word at The Young Vic

by Staff Writer
September 18, 2019
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Cast of in a word at The Young Vic

Cast of in a word at The Young Vic

The Young Vic today announces the complete cast for Lauren Yee’s critically acclaimed in a word, directed by Genesis Future Directors Award recipient Dadiow Lin.

Karl Collins (The Bill, Hollyoaks) plays Guy, Michael Elcock (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) plays Man and Jill Halfpenny (Coronation Street, EastEnders, Waterloo Road) plays Fiona.

Today is the two-year anniversary of Fiona’s son’s disappearance, and still nothing makes sense to her. Not her blasé husband, the incompetent detective, nor the neighbourhood kidnapper who keeps introducing himself in the checkout line. As Fiona delves back into her memories of that fateful day, to uncover that crucial missing piece, grief and comedy collide, and ordinary turns of phrase take on dangerous new meanings.

       

Lauren Yee was the winner of the 2016 Francesca Primus Prize for in a word, a prize awarded annually to an emerging female playwright. This production marks the first time Yee’s work will be staged in the UK.

Established in 2012, the Genesis Future Directors Award was created to nurture emerging directors by providing them with an opportunity to explore and develop their craft while creating their first fully resourced production at the Young Vic as part of the Young Vic’s artistic programme. The Award will provide Lin with mentoring and support from the theatre’s unique creative network, which includes Artistic Director Kwame Kwei-Armah, Associate Artistic Director Sue Emmas and Genesis Fellow and Associate Director Nadia Latif.

You mightalso like

Shakespeare's Globe Romeo and Juliet image supplied by publicist

Cast Announced for Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe

Shiloh Coke in Belly of the Beast at Finborough credit Ali Wright

Shiloh Coke on “Belly of the Beast” at Finborough Theatre

Previous Genesis Future Director Award recipients include Caitriona Shoobridge, Lekan Lawal, Debbie Hannan, John R. Wilkinson, Nancy Medina, Leo J. Skilbeck, Bryony Shanahan, Ola Ince, Rikki Henry, Tinuke Craig, Finn Beames, Matthew Xia and Ben Kidd.

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

At Theatre Weekly we are dedicated to giving theatre a new audience. Our News, Reviews and Interviews are all written with the audience in mind, helping you decide what to see next. And when you have decided, our great ticket deals will help save you money too.

Related Articles

Shakespeare's Globe Romeo and Juliet image supplied by publicist
News

Cast Announced for Romeo and Juliet at Shakespeare’s Globe

Shiloh Coke in Belly of the Beast at Finborough credit Ali Wright
Interviews

Shiloh Coke on “Belly of the Beast” at Finborough Theatre

Arinzé Kene (c) Marloh Wolf, Cherrelle Skeete (c) Joseph Sinclair, Raphel Famotibe (c) Severine Howell Meri and Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (c) Wavelength Photography
News

Alterations Cast Announced by National Theatre

Talawa Stories
Digital

Cast announced for new Talawa Stories audio dramas on BBC Radio 4

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Twitter Facebook Youtube Instagram

At Theatre Weekly we give theatre a new audience. You'll find our theatre news, theatre reviews and theatre interviews are written from an audience point of view. Our great value London theatre tickets will get you the best deal for your theatre tickets.
Theatre Weekly, 124 City Road, London EC1V 2NX
  • Join Our Community
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising

Recent News

Florence Lace Evans, photo by Olivia Spencer

Edinburgh Interview: Florence Lace-Evans on Yes, We’re Related at Underbelly Cowgate

Clare Fraenkel credit Steve Ullathorne

Edinburgh Interview: Clare Fraenkel on I Was A German at Zoo Southside

© 2022 Theatre Weekly

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Tickets
  • Digital Theatre
  • News
    • News
    • West End
    • Off West End
    • Regional & Tours
    • Digital
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Edinburgh Fringe 2025
    • Edinburgh Fringe News
    • Edinburgh Fringe Previews
    • Edinburgh Fringe Interviews
  • Contact Us
    • Join us as a Reviewer

© 2022 Theatre Weekly