A new production of David Ireland鈥檚 Ulster American will play London's Riverside Studios December 4, 2023-January 28, 2024. Opening night is scheduled for December 13.
Directed by Jeremy Herrin (A Mirror and Best of Enemies), the cast will feature Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) as American actor Jay Conway, BAFTA and Emmy winner Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Batman) as English director Leigh Carver, and Louisa Harland (Derry Girls, Dancing at Lughnasa) as Northern Irish playwright Ruth Davenport.
In the play, an Oscar-winning American actor, an English director, and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play鈥攐ne that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they鈥檙e not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control.
Director Herrin says: 鈥淚鈥檓 delighted that this rollercoaster of a play has summoned such a stellar roster of talent to join us for this pitch black comedy at the beautifully refurbished Riverside Studios. I鈥檝e always admired David Ireland鈥檚 fearlessness and the way he manages to skewer pretension in its many guises."
The upcoming production will also have set and costume design by Max Jones, lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, sound design by Emma Laxton, and casting by Jessica Ronane with Nicky Allpress as associate director.
Ireland鈥檚 acclaimed play received its world premiere in 2018 at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh. It is the recipient of the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award and the Scotsman Fringe First Award.
Second Half Productions produces.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public October 12 with priority booking beginning October 10. Visit .
