Elaine Cassidy replaces Michelle Dockery in Donmar’s Les Liaisons Dangereuses

It has been announced that Elaine Cassidy will play Madame de Tourvel in Les Liaisons Dangereuses at the Donmar Warehouse.

Cassidy replaces the previously announced Michelle Dockery who "regrettably" has had to withdraw from the production prior to the start of rehearsals.

Artistic Director Josie Rourke said: "We are delighted to welcome Elaine Cassidy back to the Donmar playing Madame de Tourvel, I can’t wait to work with Elaine and our fantastic company when rehearsals start on Monday, and hope to work with Michelle in the future."

Further casting announced for Donmar's Les Liaisons Dangereuses

The Donmar Warehouse has announced full principal casting for the final production of the 2015 autumn season, Les Liaisons Dangereuses directed by artistic director Josie Rourke.

Joining the previously announced Michelle Dockery, Janet McTeer and Dominic West are: Adjoa Andoh, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Morfydd Clark, Edward Holcroft, Jennifer Saayeng and Una Stubbs.

Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel has been adapted for the stage by Christopher Hampton. Design is by Tom Scutt with lighting by Mark Henderson, sound by Carolyn Downing, compositions by Michael Bruce and fight direction from Richard Ryan.