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    Withnail and I (play)

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    Withnail and I
    Written byBruce Robinson
    Based onWithnail and I (1987 film)
    by Bruce Robinson
    Date premiered3 May 2024
    Place premieredBirmingham Repertory Theatre
    GenreComedy

    Withnail and I is an upcoming play by Bruce Robinson, based on his 1987 film of the same name.

    Production history[edit]

    The play will have its world premiere at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre beginning previews on 3 May, with an official press night on 14 May, running until 25 May 2024. The production will be directed by Sean Foley and designed by Alice Power.[1][2][3] On 18 March 2024, inital casting was announced including Adonis Siddique as Marwood, Robert Sheehan as Withnail and Malcolm Sinclair as Uncle Monty.[4]

    Cast and characters[edit]

    Character Birmingham
    2024
    Marwood Adonis Siddique
    Withnail Robert Sheehan
    Uncle Monty Malcolm Sinclair
    Danny Adam Young
    Presuming Ed Israel J. Fredericks
    W*nker/Jake the Poacher Morgan Philpott
    Farmer/Colonel & Band Matt Devitt
    Geezer/Policeman, Band & Musical Director Adam Sopp
    Miss Blenehassitt/Policewoman & Band Sooz Kempner

    References[edit]

    1. ^ Wiegand, Chris; editor, Chris Wiegand Stage (2023-10-11). "Withnail and I creator Bruce Robinson adapts film for the stage". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-03-08. {{cite news}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
    2. ^ Bennett, Steve. "Withnail & I becomes a stage play : News 2023 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
    3. ^ "Withnail and I on stage…. - Handmade Films". Retrieved 2024-03-08.
    4. ^ Ntim, Zac (2024-03-18). "'The Umbrella Academy' Star Robert Sheehan To Lead 'Withnail And I' Stage Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
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