Prism (play) explained

Prism
Date Of Premiere:6 September 2017
Original Language:English
Place:Hampstead Theatre, London
Subject:The life of Jack Cardiff

Prism is a play by Terry Johnson, first performed in 2017, about the life of Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff.

Production

The play made its world premiere at the Hampstead Theatre, London on 6 September 2017 where it ran until 14 October. The production was directed by Johnson and starred Robert Lindsay as Jack Cardiff and Claire Skinner as Nicola/Katie.[1] It received four-starred reviews in The Independent[2] and in The Guardian, whose reviewer Michael Billington described Lindsay's performance as "riveting".[3]

The play is touring the UK from 3 October 2019, opening at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre, with Lindsay reprising the role of Jack Cardiff and Tara Fitzgerald as Nicola/Katie.[4] [5]

Cast

!Character!Hampstead (2017)!UK tour (2019)
Jack CardiffRobert Lindsay
Nicola/KatieClaire SkinnerTara Fitzgerald
Lucy/Betty/MarilynRebecca NightVictoria Blunt
Mason/Bogie/MillerBarnaby KayOliver Hembrough

References

  1. Web site: Robert Lindsay and Claire Skinner to feature in new Hampstead Theatre season . Hewis, Ben. WhatsOnStage.com. en-GB. 19 May 2017. 28 September 2019.
  2. News: Prism, Hampstead Theatre, London, review: Robert Lindsay gives a superb performance . Taylor . Paul . 18 September 2017 . . 23 October 2019.
  3. News: Prism review – Robert Lindsay brings Jack Cardiff's movie memories into focus . . 15 September 2017 . . 23 October 2019.
  4. Web site: Tara Fitzgerald joins Robert Lindsay in Prism UK tour . Wood, Alex. WhatsOnStage.com. en-GB. 4 July 2019. 26 September 2019.
  5. Web site: Prism 2019 tour announced . 21 May 2019 . . 23 October 2019.

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