Jessica Hynes Cast In The Royal Court's THE PRIORY, Opens November 22

By: Aug. 14, 2009
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The Priory, by Michael Wynne, will open at The Royal Court Theatre on 22 November 2009 (previews from 19 November), directed by Jeremy Herrin, with a cast including Jessica Hynes (née Stevenson) and Rachael Stirling.

Kate is delighted when she finds a country retreat that ticks all the boxes. Gathering together a select group of her closest friends to celebrate New Year's Eve, she is keen to start 2010 afresh. But successful, stressed-out thirtysomethings in search of a good time in the sticks can make for one very fearsome party... and some surprising resolutions.

Michael Wynne's buoyant new comedy takes a microscope to modern dilemmas about life, love and retro board games.

Michael Wynne received his break-through the Royal Court's Young Writers Festival with his first play The Knocky in 1994. His other plays includeThe People Are Friendly (Royal Court), Sell Out (New Ambassadors), Dirty Wonderland (Grand Ocean Hotel, Brighton) and The Boy Who Left Home (Lyric, Hammersmith). He also co-wrote the film My Summer of Love.

Jessica Hynes (née Stevenson) was nominated for a Tony award this year for her acclaimed performance in The Norman Conquests (Old Vic/Broadway). She has previously appeared at the Royal Court in The Night Heron, while her screen credits include Shaun of the Dead, Spaced and The Royle Family.

Rachael Stirling's theatre credits include Pygmalion (Peter Hall Company/international Tour), The Taming of the Shrew, Uncle Vanya (both Wilton's), Look Back in Anger (Theatre Royal, Bath) and Theatre of Blood (NT/Improbable). Her screen credits include Tipping the Velvet (BBC TV) and The Young Victoria.

Jeremy Herrin is Deputy Artistic Director of the Royal Court, where he has directed the world premieres of Polly Stenham's hugely successful plays Tusk Tusk and That Face, and David Hare's The Vertical Hour. He was formerly an Associate Director at Live Theatre Newcastle, where he specialised in directing new writing. His other credits include Marble (Abbey, Dublin), The Family Play (Donmar) Statement of Regret (NT), and the South African premiere of David Harrower's Blackbird.

 



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