Marcus Brigstocke’s critically acclaimed play The Red returns to Original Theatre’s digital streaming platform Original Online from Friday 2 August at 5pm for members, both new and existing, and then on general release (including rentals) from Friday 9 August at 5pm (originaltheatre.com/productions/the-red).
Benedict’s dad loved wine. He loved collecting it, drinking it and found sharing it with friends and family was an act of love. Benedict was a teenage alcoholic. He’s been sober now for 25 years. On the day of his father’s funeral, Benedict receives an unsettling final bequest: a bottle of exceptionally fine red wine. Will he drink one final toast to his father?
The Red is written and directed by Marcus Brigstocke, stars real-life father and son Bruce Alexander (A Touch of Frost) and Sam Alexander (Royal Shakespeare Company), is directed for film by Charlotte Peters, designed by Alex Marker and features sound and composition by Max Pappenheim.
Originally commissioned for BBC Radio 4 and winner of the BBC Audio Drama Award 2018 for Best Single Drama, Marcus Brigstocke’s compelling drama of family and addiction is based on his own recovery. The 2019 stage production had acclaimed runs at Omnibus Theatre and 2019 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Marcus Brigstocke is best known for his stand-up comedy and as a regular performer and writer on BBC Radio 4 including The Now Show, I’ve Never Seen Star Wars, The Brig Report and Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off. He has said of the filmed production: “The Red is a deeply personal piece of work for me. It is in large part my story. I am so proud that it has been such a success and hugely excited that it will be seen by even more people now! Sam and Bruce are just excellent in these roles and the fact that they are father and son brings a very special dimension to it all.”
For more information and tickets, visit: originaltheatre.com/productions/the-red
