After Life (play)
| After Life | |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Written by | Jack Thorne (play) Hirokazu Kore-eda (film) |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 2 June 2021 |
| Place | Dorfman Theatre, Royal National Theatre, London |
After Life is a play by Jack Thorne (concept by Thorne, Bunny Christie, and Jeremy Herrin) based on the film of the same name by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Production history
The play made its world premiere in the Dorfman Theatre at the Royal National Theatre, London, running from 2 June 2021 until 7 August. It was directed by Jeremy Herrin, designed by Bunny Christie and co-produced by Headlong. The production was originally due to open in 2020, however it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The audience were socially distanced due to the Government guidelines.[1]
The cast included Olatunji Ayofe, Nino Furuhata, Danielle Henry, Maddie Holliday, Togo Igawa, Anoushka Lucas, Kevin McMonagle, Jack James Ryan, Simon Startin, Luke Thallon, June Watson and Millicent Wong.[2]
References
- ↑ "After Life". National Theatre. 2020-12-16. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ↑ "After Life". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2021-06-10.