Jermyn Street Theatre has announced full casting for the world premiere of Katherine Moar’s Ragdoll, directed by Josh Seymour.
The cast features Olivier Award-winner and Tony nominee Nathaniel Parker (The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, Wolf Hall) as Robert, Abigail Cruttenden (The Theory of Everything, Not Going Out) as Holly, Ben Lamb as The Lawyer, and Katie Matsell as The Heiress.
The production opens on 14 October 2025, with previews from 9 October, and runs until 15 November.
Ragdoll marks Moar’s return to Jermyn Street Theatre following her critically acclaimed debut play Farm Hall, which toured the UK and transferred to the West End.
Katherine Moar said, “I’m thrilled to be returning to Jermyn Street Theatre after the wonderful experience I had there with my debut play, Farm Hall. There’s something truly special about this space – its intimacy draws the audience into every moment, making each performance deeply personal. I’m especially excited to be working with such a phenomenal cast. I can’t wait to see them bring this play to life in rehearsals and to share that magic with audiences.”
Artistic Director Stella Powell-Jones and Co-Artistic Director and Executive Producer David Doyle added, “Katherine’s debut play Farm Hall showed her to be one of the most assured and talented writers of her generation, thrilling audiences here, on a national tour and on the West End. We’re delighted to now premiere her second, Ragdoll. Josh Seymour has a rare gift for making theatre that grips you tight. He leads an exceptional cast and creative team, and we can’t wait to share this production with audiences.”
Set across two timelines, Ragdoll explores the story of Holly, a young heiress imprisoned in 1978 for her role in a series of armed robberies, and her lawyer Robert, whose career may hinge on saving her.
In 2017, Robert—now a celebrity attorney—faces a different kind of trial: the court of public opinion. Seeking redemption, he turns to Holly once more. But will she help him?
Inspired by the trial of Patty Hearst, Ragdoll plunges audiences into the psychedelic swirl of celebrity, violence, and scandal in 1970s America.
The creative team includes Set Designer Ceci Calf, Costume Designer Tom Paris, Lighting Designer Jamie Platt, Composer and Sound Designer Lex Kosanke, Movement Director Anjali Mehra, Casting Director Becky Paris CDG, Dialect Coach Andrea Fudge, and Voice Coach Tess Dignan.
Listings and ticket information can be found here
