A Man for All Seasons Tickets
Opens 6th August
Martin Shaw stars in this exhilarating historical drama about the defiant bravery of Sir Thomas More, Lord Chancellor to Henry VIII.
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Following a smash-hit UK tour A Man for All Seasons transfers to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Martin Shaw stars as Sir Thomas More in this stunning historical play about the Lord Chancellor’s breathtaking act of defiance. You won’t want to miss this “period-perfect” (The Guardian) production, in London for only thirty-eight performances - be sure to secure your tickets today!
What is the play A Man for All Seasons about?
In the court of Henry VIII, Sir Thomas More is a man of morals, beloved by all. Lord Chancellor, scholar, ambassador, advisor and close friend of the King, More is a beacon of morality and a key member of the court. But when the King’s wife, Catherine of Aragon, fails to provide him with an heir, Henry demands a divorce so he can marry his mistress, Anne Boleyn. As a devout Catholic, More is torn between his integrity and religious scruples and his loyalty to his king. Grappling with his beliefs, the Lord Chancellor commits a jaw-dropping act of resistance. His conscience may be clear, but More might just pay the ultimate price for defying the King… Originally written as a radio play for the BBC, A Man for All Seasons first premiered in 1960 at the Gielgud Theatre to critical acclaim. It has received many revivals and adaptations since, with runs on Broadway and internationally. The play has also received two screen adaptations, including an Academy Award-winning film version in 1966, which starred Paul Scofield, who originated the role in the West End, as More. With themes of power, morality, identity and standing for your beliefs in the face of adversity, this “elegant and imposing” (Telegraph) drama is as timeless as ever.
Who are the cast of A Man for All Seasons?
Martin Shaw “conveys saintly gravitas” (The Times), leading the cast as Sir Thomas More. At 80 years old, Shaw gives an impressive performance as the staunchly devout Lord Chancellor. Shaw is perhaps best known for playing the titular role on Inspector George Gently, and for his on-screen performances in The Professionals and Judge John Deed, but he is no stranger to the stage, either. Shaw’s theatre credits include a performance opposite Sir Lawrence Olivier in Saturday, Sunday, Monday at the National Theatre, as well as roles in Look Back in Anger and A Streetcar Named Desire in the West End and a Tony-nominated performance in An Ideal Husband on Broadway. This is also Shaw’s second time performing as Sir Thomas More, as he first tackled the part almost 20 years ago in a 2006 production at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Joining Shaw in the cast are Gary Wilmot, Annie Kingsnorth, Edward Bennett, Sam Phillips, Orlando James, Hari Kang, Nicholas Day, Calum Finlay, Asif Khan, Sam Parks and Louisa Sextona, with further casting to be announced.
Who are the creative team of A Man for All Seasons?
A Man for All Seasons is written by playwright and screenwriter Robert Bolt. A Tony winner and two-time Academy Award and BAFTA winner, Bolt’s other credits include the screenplays for Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago as well as plays The Last of the Wine, The Tiger and the Horse and Vivat! Vivat Regina! The production is directed by Jonathan Church (Singin’ in the Rain, The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby), who previously directed Shaw in Hobson’s Choice. Church is the former Artistic Director of the Birmingham Repertory and Chichester Festival Theatres, and the current Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company. The creative team also includes set and costume design by Simon Higlett (Elizabeth Rex), lighting design by Mark Henderson (Girl From the North Country), sound design by Paul Groothuis (Sunday in the Park with George) and composition by Matthew Scott (An Ideal Husband).
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Sir Thomas More may be a man for all seasons, but this exhilarating drama has a limited one. Don’t miss Shaw’s “gripping portrayal of one of the most pivotal figures in English history” (Oxfordshire Guardian) - book your tickets for A Man of All Seasons at the Harold Pinter Theatre today!