Withnail and I (play) explained

Date Of Premiere:	3 May 2024
Place:	Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Genre:	Comedy
Withnail and I
Based On:	Withnail and I (1987 film) by Bruce Robinson
Setting:	London, 1969

Withnail and I is a play by Bruce Robinson, based on the 1987 film of the same name also by Robinson.

Production history

The play had its world premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre beginning previews on 3 May, with an official press night on 14 May, running until 25 May 2024. The production is directed by Sean Foley and designed by Alice Power.^{[1] [2] [3]} On 18 March 2024, initial casting was announced including Robert Sheehan as Withnail, Adonis Siddique as And I (Marwood) and Malcolm Sinclair as Uncle Monty.^[4]

Cast and characters

Character!Birmingham

2024
Withnail	align=center	Robert Sheehan
And I (Marwood)	Adonis Siddique
Uncle Monty	align=center	Malcolm Sinclair
Danny	align=center	Adam Young
Presuming Ed	align=center	Israel J. Fredericks
W*nker/Jake the Poacher	align=center	Morgan Philpott
Farmer/Colonel & Band	align=center	Matt Devitt
Geezer/Policeman, Band & Musical Director	align=center	Adam Sopp
Miss Blenehassitt/Policewoman & Band	align=center	Sooz Kempner

References

1. News: Wiegand . Chris . editor . Chris Wiegand Stage . 2023-10-11 . Withnail and I creator Bruce Robinson adapts film for the stage . 2024-03-08 . The Guardian . en-GB . 0261-3077.
2. Web site: Bennett . Steve . Withnail & I becomes a stage play : News 2023 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide . 2024-03-08 . www.chortle.co.uk . en.
3. Web site: Withnail and I on stage…. - Handmade Films . 2024-03-08 . en-GB.
4. Web site: Ntim . Zac . 2024-03-18 . ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Star Robert Sheehan To Lead ‘Withnail And I’ Stage Adaptation . 2024-03-19 . Deadline . en-US.