The Almeida Theatre announces the world premiere of A Mirror by Sam Holcroft.
Jeremy Herrin directs Sam Holcroft’s new play A Mirror, interrogating censorship and free speech, and featuring Jonny Lee Miller, Tanya Reynolds and Micheal Ward. The production opens on Wednesday 23 August, with previews from Tuesday 15 August, and runs until Saturday 23 September.
Jonny Lee Miller (Trainspotting; Elementary), Tanya Reynolds (Sex Education; Scenes with Girls) and Micheal Ward (Empire of Light; Top Boy) feature in the world premiere of Sam Holcroft’s (Rules for Living) elusive and explosive new play. Interrogating censorship, authorship and free speech, A Mirror is directed by Jeremy Herrin (Best of Enemies).
Also announced:
The full community company for 24 (Day): The Measure of My Dreams, the first in a trilogy of plays exploring what it means to live, work, love, pray, celebrate and mourn in Islington. The cast includes 100 community participants, aged between 16 and 98. The role of Liz will be played by Jean Woollard, who takes on her first professional acting role in 50 years.
A Mirror and 24 (Day): The Measure of My Dreams will go on sale for Almeida Patrons and Gold, Silver and Bronze Friends on Tuesday 13 June, Almeida Friends on Thursday 15 June and general sale on Tuesday 20 June.