Mark Rylance will lead the world premiere of Tartuffe (Remixed) at Marylebone Theatre this autumn, with full casting and performance dates now announced.
Adapted and directed by Darren Raymond, the production runs for a strictly limited seven-week season from 4 September to 24 October 2026, with press night set for 10 September.
This new version of Molière’s comedy reimagines the story through the lens of a contemporary Nigerian–Jamaican family, blending spoken word, music and rhyming verse.
Rylance is joined by Sara Mokonen, Morenike Onajobi, Christopher Mbaki, Usifu Jalloh, Craig Blake, Nakeba Buchanan and Blanche Williams, many with long-standing ties to Intermission Youth and its professional ensemble.
The story follows the outspoken Afolabi-Williams family as they gather for a wedding, only for tensions to rise when the charismatic Tartuffe enters their home and begins to unravel loyalties and beliefs.
The creative team includes Olivier Award-winning designer ULTZ and lighting designer Simisola Majekodunmi, with producers Patrick Myles and David Luff.
Alexander J Gifford said: “For many years, Darren has been creating amazing, “remixed” versions of Shakespeare’s plays for Intermission Youth. With Mark he has turned his hand to Molière and the result is a brilliantly funny, surprisingly poignant new play. Mark was born to play Tartuffe and I have no doubt that he will deliver another iconic stage-performance. I am tremendously excited to be partnering with Intermission Ensemble, some of whose professional actors have come up through the theatre company’s youth programme. The alumni are not just fantastically talented, but highly-trained and united by a spirit of family. I expect audiences to fall in love with Tartuffe (Remixed) and for it to be hailed as an outstandingly original, deeply moving version of the classic French comedy.”
Darren Raymond said: “The production is a massive nod to the next generation. Mark will be starring alongside some of Intermission Youth’s alumni. This isn’t just a performance; it’s a tangible bridge between a stalwart of the stage and the young talent he has spent years mentoring. I am thrilled to see our company’s signature style come to life, where original verse meets the raw, rhythmic tapestry of cultural sounds that define our modern society.”
Mark Rylance added: “Since 2009 I’ve adored Darren Raymond’s productions of Shakespeare, created for his Intermission Youth theatre company. So, I’m very excited to work with him directing Intermission Ensemble, a professional company, remixing Moliere’s satirical masterpiece.
“Darren’s genius for language and humour guarantees this will be a Tartuffe like no other. Our early rehearsals have been hilarious. The mix of a corrupt English missionary in a contemporary Nigerian–Jamaican family culture is bringing out the authentic cadence and revolutionary meaning of this classic play.””
The production also includes a strong affordability commitment, with over 2,250 tickets priced under £30 and a £20 ticket lottery available for every performance.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
