A Very Very Very Dark Matter
| A Very Very Very Dark Matter | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Martin McDonagh |
| Date premiered | 19 October 2018 |
| Place premiered | Bridge Theatre, London |
| Original language | English |
| Subject | Hans Christian Andersen |
| Setting | Copenhagen, Denmark |
A Very Very Very Dark Matter is a 2018 play by Martin McDonagh.
The play is set in the Copenhagen townhouse of Hans Christian Andersen. Andersen is a teller of exquisite and fantastic children's tales beloved by millions. But the true source of his stories dwells in his attic upstairs, her existence a dark secret kept from the outside world.[1]
Notable productions
It premiered at the Bridge Theatre in London from 19 October (previews from 12 October) to 6 January 2019.[1] The production starred:
- Jim Broadbent as Hans Christian Andersen
- Johnetta Eula’Mae Ackles as Marjory
- Phil Daniels as Charles Dickens
- Elizabeth Berrington as Catherine Dickens
- Lee Daniels as Edvard
- Ryan Pope as Dirk
It was directed by Matthew Dunster, designed by Anna Fleischle with lighting by Phillip Gladwell, sound by George Dennis and video by Finn Ross.[2][3][4]
References
- ^ a b "A Very Very Very Dark Matter | The Bridge Theatre". The Bridge Theatre. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
- ^ "A Very Very Very Dark Matter | The Bridge Theatre". The Bridge Theatre. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
- ^ "Jim Broadbent to star in new Martin McDonagh play at Bridge Theatre". WhatsOnStage.com. Retrieved 2018-03-18.
- ^ "Martin McDonagh to Premiere New Play About Hans Christian Andersen Next Year | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 2018-03-18.