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Withnail and I (play)

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Withnail and I
Poster for the Birmingham production
Written byBruce Robinson
Based onWithnail and I (1987 film)
by Bruce Robinson
Date premiered3 May 2024
Place premieredBirmingham Repertory Theatre
GenreComedy
SettingLondon, 1969

Withnail and I is a play by Bruce Robinson, based on the 1987 film of the same name also by Robinson.

Production history

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The play had 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 is directed by Sean Foley and designed by Alice Power.[1][2][3] On 18 March 2024, initial casting was announced including Robert Sheehan as Withnail, Adonis Siddique as And I (Marwood) and Malcolm Sinclair as Uncle Monty.[4]

Cast and characters

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Character Birmingham
2024
Withnail Robert Sheehan
And I (Marwood) Adonis Siddique
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

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  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.