Double Telling has announced full casting for the long-awaited London premiere of Run Sister Run, written by award-winning playwright Chloë Moss.
Directed by Marlie Haco, the production opens at the Arcola Theatre on 7 July, with previews from 2 July, and runs until 26 July.
Run Sister Run is a sharp yet tender exploration of sisterhood, following the entwined lives of Connie and Ursula over four decades as their relationship is tested in profound and unexpected ways.
Jo Herbert stars as Connie, alongside Kelly Gough as Ursula, Theo Fraser Steele as Adrian, and Charlie Beaven as Jack.
“How do we protect those we love without losing ourselves?” asks the production, which delves into the destructive and redemptive power of family bonds.
This “ingeniously structured new writing” (The Stage) interrogates the tension between nature and nurture, exposing the complex contours of sibling love.
With wit and compassion, the play draws the past into the present, revealing the lasting impact of the choices that shape us.
Director Marlie Haco fuses Moss’ searing dialogue with movement and original music, bringing to life a relationship marked by pain and deep, enduring affection.
Jo Herbert’s extensive theatre credits include Dear Octopus and 3 Winters (National Theatre), The Mirror and the Light (RSC), and The Country Wife (Chichester Festival Theatre). Her screen work includes Grace, Call the Midwife, and The Crown.
Kelly Gough has appeared in Julius Caesar (RSC), House of Shades (Almeida Theatre), and A Streetcar Named Desire. Her TV credits include Marcella, Broadchurch, and The Fall.
Theo Fraser Steele’s stage work includes A Single Man (Park Theatre) and Don Quixote (RSC). On screen, he has featured in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, The Crown, and Grantchester.
Charlie Beaven’s credits include Bad Jews (Arts Theatre) and Stranger Things (Secret Cinema), with screen appearances in Testament and Extraordinary.
Chloë Moss is known for This Wide Night, which won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. Her TV writing includes Call the Midwife, Marie Antoinette, and Prisoner’s Wives.
Marlie Haco’s directing credits include Proud (King’s Head Theatre) and Good Day (VAULT Festival). She was Resident Director at Hampstead Theatre in 2022–2023.
Double Telling is partnering with Become, Hackney Quest, and Transform Children’s Homes to raise awareness and connect with communities affected by the play’s themes.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
