Trish Wadley Productions, in affiliation with Park Theatre, has introduced preliminary casting for the primary main revival in 20 years of Neil LaBute’s acclaimed play The Shape of Things in Park200. Nicky Allpress directs – Amber Anderson as Eve and Luke Newton as Adam, with additional casting to be introduced. The manufacturing opens on 30 May, with previews from 24 May, and runs till 1 July.
From the producers of Clybourne Park, this would be the first main revival of The Shape of Things since 2004 – a darkish comedy about the drama of human relationships and the character of affection and artwork.
How far would you go for love? For artwork? What would you be keen to alter? What value may you pay?
Adam, a geeky younger scholar, works part-time in an artwork museum and video retailer to pay his means via school. When he meets post-grad artwork scholar Evelyn, his life modifications as she instils in him a new-found confidence. As she encourages him to alter his look, quickly Adam is attracting consideration he has by no means had earlier than. But how a lot will he change his notion of himself from what he was once to what he believes he needs to be?
The Shape of Things premièred on the Temporary Almeida Theatre at Kings Cross in 2001, directed by Neil LaBute, with Paul Rudd as Adam, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn, Gretchen Mol as Jenny, and Fred Weller as Phillip. The London manufacturing opened Off-Broadway later that 12 months, successful the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play. LaBute wrote and directed a 2003 comedy drama movie based mostly on his play, that includes the unique solid. The play has been revived in Dublin, London and New York.
Amber Anderson makes her skilled stage debut enjoying Eve. Her tv work contains Peaky Blinders, Strike – The Cuckoo’s Calling, Maigret’s Dead Man and Black Mirror. Her movie work contains The Souvenir II, Emma, White Lie, All the World’s a Stage, Skin Walker, In Darkness, The Riot Club, Lotus Eaters and Your Highness.
Luke Newton performs Adam. His theatre work contains The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales Theatre). For tv, his work contains Bridgerton (as sequence common Colin Bridgerton), The Lodge, Mr Selfridge, Sadie J, and The Cut; and for movie, Lake Placid: Legacy.