The three-time Olivier Award-winning play, including Best New Play, has recently begun its 14-week run at the Harold Pinter Theatre. It is tipped to be one of the must-see productions this month.
John Lithgow in Giant at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Photo by Johan Persson
Images from the West End production of Giant have been released.
The award-winning debut play from Mark Rosenblatt features Olivier, Tony and Golden Globe-winner John Lithgow (The Crown) as Roald Dahl. He is joined by Aya Cash in her West End debut as Jessie Stone, Olivier Award-winner Elliot Levey as Tom Maschler, Olivier Award-nominee Rachael Stirling as Felicity Crosland and Tessa Bonham Jones as Hallie. Richard Hope as Wally Saunders completes the cast.
The production, which is directed by Nicholas Hytner, is inspired by real events. Taking place over the course of a single afternoon, it follows beloved children's author Roald Dahl as he finds himself summoned to court over an explicitly antisemitic article as his latest book The Witches is about to hit the shelves. Giant explores the difference between considered opinion and dangerous rhetoric through the use of dark humour.
Giant plays at the Harold Pinter Theatre until 2 August 2025.
