First look at Lyonesse in the West End with Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James
First production photos of Lyonesse with Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James have been revealed.
The world premiere of the new play by Penelope Skinner runs at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End until 23 December 2023. Tickets are on sale now here.
Directed by Ian Rickson and backed by Sonia Friedman Productions, the play boasts a star-studded cast, featuring Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, James Corrigan, Doon Mackichan and Sara Powell.
For theatregoers on a budget, every Wednesday offers £15 Standby seats for the following week’s showings of Lyonesse. Although these tickets primarily offer a standing spot, there’s a chance for a seat in any section of the theatre. In addition, there are £30 lottery tickets available for all shows through TodayTix.
The narrative revolves around Elaine (portrayed by Kristin Scott Thomas), a talented actress who vanished under enigmatic circumstances. Three decades later, she’s ready to share her tale, enlisting the help of Kate (played by Lily James), a budding film executive, to aid her in a triumphant return.
The central theme of Lyonesse questions who holds power over the stories we share and the manner in which we share them. Will these characters retain control of their tales, or will unforeseen factors intervene?
Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James join forces for the first time on stage for Lyonesse after appearing together in the Oscar and BAFTA winning film Darkest Hour (Working Title Films/Universal) and screen adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca (Netflix/Working Title).
Lyonesse is designed by Georgia Lowe, with lighting by Jessica Hung Han Yun, music by Stephen Warbeck, sound by Tingying Dong and casting by Amy Ball CDG.
