The initial casting has been announced for the world premiere of Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky, a new stage adaptation by Simon Reade of Patrick Hamilton’s acclaimed novel.
The production opens at Southwark Playhouse Borough on 16 September, with previews from 10 September, and runs until 17 October 2026.
Directed by Matthew Iliffe, the cast will feature Yanexi Enriquez as Jenny Maple, Rosalind Lailey as Ella Dawson, and Jordan Scowen as Bob.
Set in late 1920s London, the play follows three lonely individuals whose lives intertwine through desire, obsession and longing for connection.
In the seedy Midnight Bell pub, barman Bob dreams of becoming a writer, while barmaid Ella dreams of being with Bob, until his obsession with the enigmatic prostitute Jenny Maple changes everything.
Producer Ashley Cook said: “One of the things I enjoy most about new stage adaptations is the process between an actor taking the words from a script and creating their own version of the character for the stage. I look forward to seeing what Yanexi, Rosalind and Jordan bring to these characters from Patrick Hamilton’s classic novel and what today’s audiences will take away from this period production.”
Adapted from Hamilton’s trilogy of novels, Twenty Thousand Streets Under the Sky is described as both darkly humorous and devastating, offering a vivid portrait of Jazz Age London.
The creative team includes set and costume designer Ellie Wintour, lighting designer Alex Musgrave, and sound designer and composer Elizabeth Purnell.
Full casting for the production is to be announced.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
