Reece Shearsmith is to appear onstage in London later this year.
He will co-star with Ken Stott in a new production of Ronald Harwood's play The Dresser, directed by Sean Foley.
The play tells the story of an ageing actor-manager and his long-suffering dresser as they struggle to keep the show on the road against the backdrop of a down-at-heel regional theatre in wartime. First performed in 1980 in the West End and on Broadway, in 1983 the play was made into an award-winning film starring Albert Finney and Tom Courtenay. Shearsmith will take on Courtenay's role as the dresser. This new production will play at The Duke of York’s Theatre following performances in Richmond, Brighton and Cheltenham.
It has also been confirmed this week that the third series of Inside No 9 will go out on BBC2 this autumn.
Griff Rhys Jones is also due to return to the stage. In 2017 he will lead an ensemble cast in a revival of Molière’s classic play The Miser which has been newly adapted by Sean Foley and Phil Porter. Best known for his television work, Rhys Jones is making his return to the London stage after five years. The Miser will be presented at Bath Theatre Royal and Richmond Theatre, prior to opening at the Garrick Theatre on Wednesday 1st March 2017, with an opening night on Monday 13th March 2017.
Listings information
The Dresser
Richmond Theatre, Thu 8 – Sat 17 Sep, www.atgtickets.com/richmond Tickets on sale soon
Brighton Theatre Royal, Tue 20 – Sat 24 Sep, www.atgtickets.com/brighton Tickets on sale soon
Everyman Theatre Cheltenham, Tue 27 Sep – Sat 1 Oct, www.everymantheatre.org.uk Tickets on sale June 10th.
Followed by
Duke of York’s Theatre, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4BG
First preview: Wednesday 5th October
Final performance: Saturday 14th January 2017
Box Office: 0844 871 7623
London Tickets here.
The Miser
Bath Theatre Royal, Wed 8 – Sat 18 Feb www.theatreroyal.org.uk Tickets on sale June 27th
Richmond Theatre, Tue 21 – Sat 25 Feb www.atgtickets.com/richmond Tickets on sale soon
Followed by
Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0HH
First preview: Wednesday 1st March 2017
Final performance: Saturday 10th June 2017
Box Office: 0330 333 4811
