Kiln Theatre has released first look rehearsal images for Please Please Me, the world premiere of Tom Wright’s new play directed by Kiln Artistic Director Amit Sharma. Owing to high demand, the production has extended its run and will now play from 16 April to 29 May, with a press night on Thursday 23 April at 7pm.
The cast includes Calam Lynch as Brian, Noah Ritter as John, William Robinson as Peter/Mike, Arthur Wilson as Geoffrey/Harry, and Eleanor Worthington‑Cox as Cynthia/Cilla.
The play tells the story of Brian Epstein, the visionary and largely unsung gay impresario often described as the Fifth Beatle. As he discovers The Beatles at the Cavern Club and rises alongside them, Brian wrestles with unspoken desires, personal struggles and the pressures of fame.
The creative team features set and co‑costume designer Tom Piper, co‑costume designer Deborah Andrews, lighting designer Rory Beaton and composer and sound designer David Shrubsole. Movement is by Jess Williams, with casting by Amy Ball CDG.
Amit Sharma said: “Brian was a captivating person, and I’m incredibly excited to be working with this company of actors on Tom’s beautiful play. I hope audiences will be blown away by their brilliance. I’m equally delighted to be collaborating with our wonderful creative and production team. I’m so excited to get started!”
Writer Tom Wright added: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this extraordinary cast together for Please Please Me. Each of them walked into the audition room and gave me that unmistakable tingle – surprising me and revealing new depths in their characters. I’m delighted audiences are eager to meet Brian and hear his story and can’t wait to share our production with them.”
Please Please Me is a Kiln Theatre production.
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