Full casting announced for King Charles III UK tour

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming UK tour of King Charles III.

Joining the previously announced  Robert Powell as King Charles are: Penelope Beaumont, Jennifer Bryden, Richard Glaves, Dominic Jephcott, Lucy Phelps, Ben Righton, Giles Taylor, Parth Thakerar, Tim Treloar, Beatrice Walker and Paul Westwood.

Mike Bartlett's new play premiered at the Almeida Theatre before transferring to the West End. It is also opening on Broadway later this year.

Tour dates announced for King Charles III

Dates and venues have been announced for the previously announced UK tour of King Charles III starring Robert Powell in the title role.

Mike Bartlett's new play premiered at the Almeida Theatre before transferring to the West End. It is also opening on Broadway later this year.

The UK touring production opens at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre on 4th September 2015 and will then tour to: Richmond Theatre, Newcastle Theatre Royal, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Milton Keynes Theatre, Cambridge Arts Theatre, Canterbury Marlowe Theatre, Malvern Festival Theatre, Guildford Yvonne Arnaud, Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Bath Theatre Royal, Chichester Festival Theatre and Plymouth Theatre Royal.

Robert Powell to star in UK tour of King Charles III

It has been announced that Robert Powell will star as King Charles the UK tour of King Charles III. 

Mike Bartlett's new play premiered at the Almeida Theatre before transferring to the West End. It will also open on Broadway later this year.

The UK tour of King Charles III previews at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre from Friday 4th September 2015. Further tour dates will be announced shortly.

The Queen is dead: after a lifetime of waiting, the prince ascends the throne. A future of power. But how to rule? Bartlett's Olivier Award winning play explores the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain's most famous family. 

King Charles III confirms details of Broadway transfer

It has been confirmed that King Charles III by Mike Bartlett is transferring to Broadway! 

Rupert Goold's production, which won Best New Play last night at the Olivier Awards, will open at the Music Box Theatre in October.

Baz Bamigboye previously reported that Tim Pigott-Smith (pictured right) and the entire London cast (minus Katie Brayben who is now starring in Beautiful) will transfer to New York with the show.

King Charles III extends to January 2015

The producers of Mike Bartlett’s acclaimed new play, King Charles III have announced that the show’s run has been extended by 9 weeks. The play will now run at the Wyndham’s Theatre until 31st January 2015. Tickets for the extension are on sale today.

Directed by the Almeida Theatre’s Artistic Director Rupert Goold, King Charles III is designed by Tom Scutt with music composed by Jocelyn Pook, lighting by Jon Clark and sound by Paul Arditti. It transferred to the West End following a sold out run at the Almeida. 

Full casting confirmed for West End transfer of King Charles III

Full casting has been confirmed for King Charles III which transfers to the West End following a run at the Almeida Theatre.

Directed by the Almeida's Artistic Director Rupert Goold, King Charles III opens at the Wyndham's Theatre on Thursday 11th September (previews from 2nd September).

Tim Pigott-Smith will once again play Charles and Oliver Chris will reprise his role as William. They will be joined by Katie Brayben, Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Miles Richardson, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Tafline Steen and Lydia Wilson. Rehearsals began today (Monday 18th August).

Almeida's King Charles III confirms West End transfer

The Almeida Theatre has confirmed it's production of King Charles III will transfer to the Wyndham’s Theatre for a limited season.

The production opens on Thursday 11th September 2014 (previews from 2nd September) and runs until Saturday 29th November 2014. King Charles III continues to play to sell-out crowds at the Almeida Theatre until 31st May.

Tim Pigott-Smith stars as Charles alongside Richard Goulding, Nyasha Hatendi, Adam James, Margot Leicester, Tom Robertson, Nicholas Rowe, Tafline Steen and Lydia Wilson. Further casting is to be announced.