The production will mark Antony Lau's National Theatre debut, kicking off the National Theatre's 2026 season in style in January.
Ben Daniels and Laurie Kynaston. Headshots provided by production.
Casting for the new production of Terence Rattigan's Man and Boy has been unveiled.
Ben Daniels (The Normal Heart) and Laurie Kynaston (Long Day's Journey into Night) will play the role of Gregor Antonescu and Basil Anthony at the Dorfman Theatre. They are joined by Phoebe Campbell as Carol Penn, Isabella Laughland as Countess Antonescu, Malcolm Sinclair as Mark Herries and Leo Wan as David Beeston.
A sharp and contemporary edge to Terence Rattigan's drama, Man and Boy follows the ruthless Gregor Antonescu, whose financial empire is on the brink of collapse during the 1930s in New York. As he flees to the apartment of his estranged son Basil, truths are uncovered and relationships are tested as Gregor gets down to business, to save his reputation and keep his empire from collapse.
Director Anthony Lau is joined by an artistic team that includes set and costume designer Georgia Lowe, lighting designer Elliot Griggs, movement director Aline David, composer Angus MacRae, sound designer Giles Thomas, casting director Martin Poile CDG , and staff director Rachel Lemon.
Man and Boy will play in the Dorfman Theatre from 30 January to 14 March 2026.
