Photo Flash: First Look at Hadley Fraser, Kenneth Lee and More in MIF's THE MACHINE
by Christina Mancuso
- Jul 12, 2013
Artistic Director of the Donmar Warehouse, Josie Rourke, will direct the world premiere of award-winning writer Matt Charman's new work: The Machine. This new play is based on Grandmaster Garry Kasparov's headline-grabbing 1997 New York chess tournament against Deep Blue, a super-computer developed by technology giant IBM. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!
Hadley Fraser to Star in U.S. Premiere of Matt Charman's THE MACHINE at Park Avenue Armory
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 5, 2013
Casting has been announced for Matt Charman's new play, The Machine, which will have its U.S. premiere at Park Avenue Armory September 4-18 and its world premiere at Manchester International Festival July 10-21. Hadley Fraser will star as chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov. Fraser has recently starred as Sid in The Pajama Game at Chichester Festival Theatre and is known, amongst other roles, for his portrayal of Javert in Les Miserables in the West End. Francesca Annis will play Garry's mother, Clara. Recently seen on television in Cranford, Annis' film credits include Revolver, The Libertine, and Milk. The wunderkind engineer behind Deep Blue, Doctor Hsu will be played by Kenneth Lee, who starred in US comedy drama Delocated.
TS Eliot US/UK Exchange Showcase Presents Seven Short Plays at Vineyard
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 27, 2011
Top British artists in KEVIN SPACEY'S OLD VIC THEATRE's transatlantic talent program - The TS Eliot US/UK Exchange - present seven new short plays at the Vineyard Theatre
The group of 46 emerging British actors, writers, directors and producers won the chance to come to New York from a pool of over 1000 applicants
