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Joshua Beaumont & Original Theatre present
ART
A comedy by Yasmina Reza
Translated by Christopher Hampton
Directed by Iqbal Khan
The smash hit comedy returns.
A seemingly simple purchase of contemporary art - an all-white painting – ignites a hilarious debate amongst three close friends. What begins as a light-hearted discussion about art quickly descends into a riotous exploration of the blurred lines between art and reality.
This multi-award winning play (winner of Best Comedy at the Olivier Awards, Tony Awards and Moliere Awards) is a razor sharp exploration of art, love and friendship that will stay with you long after the curtain falls.
With award-winning comedian Seann Walsh, Chris Harper (Call the Midwife, Coronation Street) and Aden Gillett (The Crown, The House of Elliot), Iqbal Khan (East is East, National Theatre and Othello, RSC) directs a brand-new production of Yasmina Reza's fiendishly clever and hilariously funny play.
Age guidance 12+ l Running Time: 80 mins
previous reviews for art:
“You’ll roar with laughter”
New York Times
“Art is a phenomenon”
The Times
“Funny, sophisticated, stylish, stimulating and moving”
The Independent
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Meet the Cast
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Seann Walsh
Yvan
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Chris Harper
Serge
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Aden Gillett
Marc
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Russell Layton
Understudy
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Touring 2024
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Lighthouse Poole
29 - 31 August
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Theatre Royal Bath
3 - 7 September
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Norwich Theatre Royal
12 - 14 September
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Mercury Colchester
17 - 21 September
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Malvern Theatre
24 - 28 September
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Devonshire Park, Eastbourne
1 - 5 October
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Theatre Royal Nottingham
7 - 12 October
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Belgrade Theatre, Coventry
15 - 19 October
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Sheffield Lyceum
22 - 26 October
Creative Team
Director - Iqbal Khan
Set and Lighting Designer - Ciaran Bagnall
Composer and Sound Designer - Max Pappenheim
Associate Director - Olivia Millar-Ross
Fight Director: Claire Llewellyn of Rc-Annie Ltd
Production Manager - Brian Watson
Costume Supervisor - Nancy Surman
Props Supervisor - Katie Balmforth
Marketing - Emma Martin for Original Theatre
PR - Alison Duguid PR
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