After Life (play) explained

After Life
Place:Dorfman Theatre, Royal National Theatre, London
Orig Lang:English

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 from 2 June 2021, running until 7 August, It is directed by Jeremy Herrin, designed by Bunny Christie and co-produced by Headlong. The production was originally due to open in 2020, however was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The audience are socially distanced due to the Government guidelines.[1]

The cast includes 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

  1. Web site: 2020-12-16. After Life. 2021-06-10. National Theatre.
  2. Web site: After Life. 2021-06-10. London Theatre Guide. en.