'The Judas Kiss' announces West End Transfer from January 2013

Rupert Everett
Photo by Manuel Harlen

Following a hugely acclaimed and record-breaking sell out run at Hampstead Theatre, Neil Armfield’s production of David Hare’s 'The Judas Kiss' will transfer to the West End. Previewing from 9th January 2013, the production will have a press night on 17th January at the Duke of York’s Theatre. The show will run until 6th April 2013.

The full Hampstead company will reprise their roles. The cast features Rupert Everett and Freddie Fox in the lead roles of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas, performances which won them universal acclaim, they are joined by Cal Macaninch in the role of Robert Ross. The cast also includes Ben Hardy, Kirsty Oswald, Alister Cameron and Tom Colley. 

Directed by Neil Armfield, The Judas Kiss is a fascinating insight into Oscar Wilde’s relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas. David Hare’s play focuses on two critical moments in Wilde’s last years – the eve of his arrest at the Cadogan Hotel and a night in Naples after his release from two years imprisonment; The Judas Kiss speculates on the consequences of his self destructive fatalism, betrayal and love without trust.

Rupert Everett’s many stage credits include Another Country (Greenwich and West End), Pygmalion (Chichester Festival Theatre/Garrick Theatre), Blithe Spirit (Shubert Theatre/Broadway) and The Milk Train Doesn’t Stop Here Anymore (Lyric Hammersmith). His numerous film credits include My Best Friend’s Wedding, Another Country, The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband. 

Freddie Fox made his Hampstead Theatre debut in this production following performances in Hay Fever (Noël Coward Theatre), Cause Célèbre, A Flea in her Ear (both Old Vic) and The Last 5 Years (Barbican). Film and television credits include Parade’s End, The Shadow Line, Marilyn in Worried About the Boy, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and The Three Musketeers. 

Ticket Info
THE JUDAS KISS
By David Hare
Directed by Neil Armfield

Duke of York’s Theatre, St. Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4BG
9th January – 6th April 2013

Website: www.thejudaskiss.co.uk 

Box Office: 0844 871 7623

Previews from: 9 January 2013, 7.30pm
Press night: 17 January 2013, 7.00pm

Performance Times: Mon – Sat 7.30pm, mats Weds & Sat 2.30pm
Tickets Prices: from £20