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Casting Announced For Ian Hislop And Nick Newman's New Comedy TRIAL BY LAUGHTER

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The cast is announced for the premiere of Ian Hislop and Nick Newman's new satirical play TRIAL BY LAUGHTER, which is inspired by extraordinary real-life events.

Based on Hislop and Newman's original, critically acclaimed BBC Radio 4 drama, TRIAL BY LAUGHTER tells the story of a forgotten hero of free speech, William Hone, a bookseller, publisher and satirist who was at the centre of one of the most remarkable legal cases of its time.

The cast includes Helena Antoniou (Lady Hertford), Philippe Edwards (Sidmouth), Jeremy Lloyd (Prince Regent), Peter Losasso (Cruickshank), Nicholas Murchie (Justice Abbott/Duke of York), Joseph Prowen (Hone), Eva Scott (Lady Conyngham/Sarah), Dan Tetsell (Lord Ellenborough).

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman return to The Watermill following the success of their play, The Wipers Times, which premiered at the theatre in 2016 before touring and transferring to the West End.

TRIAL BY LAUGHTER is directed by Caroline Leslie. It is designed by Dora Schweitzer with lighting design by Matt Leventhall and sound by Steve Mayo. It is produced by The Watermill Theatre and Trademark Touring.

Following its run at The Watermill Theatre, TRIAL BY LAUGHTER tours to the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich, the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham and Theatre Royal, Brighton. Tour dates and booking information below.

The Wipers Times, also produced by The Watermill Theatre and Trademark Touring, tours again from 28 August until 1 December 2018, transferring for a second time to the West End in October 2018.

Tickets: from £16 - £27. £10 tickets for those aged 16 to 25 (subject to availability).

Box Office: 01635 46044 | www.watermill.org.uk


Monday 29 October - Saturday 3 November
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford
Box Office 01483 44 00 00
Book Online

Monday 5 November - Saturday 10 November
The New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich
Box Office 01473 295900
Book Online

Monday 12 November - Saturday 17 November
Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham
Box Office 01242 572573
Book Online

Monday 19 November - Saturday 24 November
Theatre Royal, Brighton
Box Office 0844 871 7650
Book Online





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