| The Hills of California | |
| Setting: | 1976, Blackpool |
| Premiere: | 27 January 2024 |
| Place: | Harold Pinter Theatre, London |
| Orig Lang: | English |
| Director: | Sam Mendes |
The Hills of California is a play written by British playwright Jez Butterworth.
The synopsis from the press release of the play stated;
On 11 October 2023, it was announced that the play would make its world premiere at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End. The show is scheduled to run for a strictly limited run from 27 January to 15 June 2024. It will be directed by Sam Mendes, designed by Rob Howell, lighting design by Natasha Chivers, sound design, composer, and arranger Nick Powell; choreographed by Ellen Kane and musical supervisor and arrangement by Candida Caldicot. It will be produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Neal Street Productions.[1] [2]
The show transferred to the Broadhurst Theatre on Broadway. Previews were expected to begin on 11 September 2024 with an official opening night scheduled for 29 September 2024, with Sam Mendes directing. The principal cast from the London production were announced to reprise their roles.[3] [4] Full casting was announced in July 2024.[5]
| 2024 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica / Joan | Laura Donnelly | ||
| Gloria | Leanne Best | ||
| Ruby | Ophelia Lovibond | ||
| Jillian | Helena Wilson | ||
| Dennis / Jack Larkin | Bryan Dick | ||
| Bill / Mr Halliwell | Shaun Dooley | Richard Short | |
| Luther St John | Corey Johnson | David Wilson Barnes | |
| Mr Potts / Joe Fogg | Richard Lumsden | ||
| Penny / Biddy | Natasha Magigi | Ta'Rea Campbell | |
| Young Gloria | Nancy Allsop | ||
| Young Ruby | Sophia Ally | ||
| Young Joan | Lara McDonnell | ||
| Young Jill | Nicola Turner | ||
| Mr Smith | Will Barratt | Max Roll | |
| Mrs Smith | Georgina Hellier | Ellyn Heald | |
| Tony | Alfie Jackson | Liam Bixby | |
| Patty | Lucy Moran | Nancy Allsop | |
| Dr Rose | Stevie Raine | Cameron Scoggins | |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Laurence Olivier Awards[7] | Best New Play | Jez Butterworth | |
| Best Actress | Laura Donnelly |