With the world premiere of Anna Mackmin’s Backstroke currently playing at the theatre, and the 30th anniversary production of Patrick Marber’s Dealer’s Choice in rehearsals, Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch today announce the full cast of Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel.
Joining the previously announced Samira Wiley (Esther) are Nicola Hughes (Mrs Dickson), Claudia Jolly (Mrs Van Buren), Kadiff Kirwan (George), Faith Omole (Mayme), and Alex Waldmann (Mr Marks).
The production reunites double Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lynn Nottage with director Lynette Linton (Critics’ Circle Best Director for Blues for an Alabama Sky) for this new production of one of Nottage’s most acclaimed plays, following their sell-out productions of Sweat and Clyde’s for the Donmar.
The production opens on 26 June, with previews from 20 June, and runs until 9 August.
Set in New York, 1905, Intimate Apparel follows Esther, played by Samira Wiley, who sews exquisite lingerie for women from all walks of life. Successful and fiercely independent, she dreams of opening her own beauty salon but can’t shake the longing to fall in love. When she begins to receive beautiful letters from a lonesome stranger, it looks like it could just be her ticket to happiness.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
