Exciting casting news from the upcoming world premiere of BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN!
They will join the previously announced Mike Faist as Jack and Lucas Hedges as Ennis.
Making her stage debut as Ennis's wife Alma will be Emily Fairn. Fairn recently received critical acclaim for her role in the BBC series The Responder. Joining her is Paul Hickey as Older Ennis and Martin Marquez as Joe/Bill/Jack's Father.
The cast is completed by Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction) as the Balladeer with her band: Sean Green, Meelie Traill, Julian Jackson and BJ Cole.
Ashley Robinson is making his playwriting debut with Brokeback Mountain, with music created by Dan Gillespie Sells (who wrote the score for the hit musical, Everybody's Talking About Jamie).
Directed by Jonathan Butterell, the full creative team is:
- Casting director - Shaheen Baig
- Intimacy Director -Tommy Ross-Williams
- Fight Director -Kevin McCurdy
- Production Manager - Phil Wilding
- Costume Supervisor - Zeb Lalljee
- Wigs Maker / Supervisor -Sam Cox
- Props Supervisor - Lily Mollgaard
- Vocal / Dialect Coach -Mary Irwin and Ben Furey
They will join previously announced Tom Pye as the Set and Costume Designer, David Finn is the Lighting Designer, and Christopher Shutt is the Sound Designer.
Opening on the 10 May 2023, Brokeback Mountain is only running for a limited season until 12 August 2023. It will mark the fourth production for the new London venue, @sohoplace.
But you don't need to climb a mountain to see this world premiere, just book your tickets with us!
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