Almedia Performs A Reading In Ingmar Bergman Int'l Theatre Festival 5/28, 5/29

The Almeida Theatre Company, who have been invited to take part in the Ingmar Bergman InterNational Theatre Festival at the Dramaten (Royal Dramatic Theatre of Sweden) in Stockholm, will perform a rehearsed reading, script in hand, of Bergman's Through A Glass Darkly, adapted for the stage by Andrew Upton, under the Direction of Michael Attenborough.

Through A Glass Darkly will be performed by John Bowe (David), Alex Jennings (Martin), Luke Treadaway (Simon) and Ruth Wilson (Karen) on 28 and 29 May 2009 at 6pm and 8pm respectively. The Producers are Cate Blanchett, Andrew Upton, Andrew Higgie, Garry McQuinn and Liz Koops. Upton's new adaptation is currently being developed by Michael Attenborough and Artistic Associate Jenny Worton, with a view to a full production at The Almeida Theatre in 2010.

Written and directed by Ingmar Bergman, Through a Glass Darkly was Sweden's contribution to the Venice Biennale in 1962 and in the same year it won the Oscar best Foreign Language Film.

John Bowe has performed regularly at The Almeida Theatre, most recently opposite Natasha Richardson in The Lady from the Sea, as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company, Hampstead Theatre, Broadway and in the West End. Bowe has also appeared in countless television dramas including Prime Suspect and Cranford.

Alex Jennings has worked extensively at the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company and on Broadway. On film he is perhaps best known for his role as Charles, Prince of Wales in The Queen alongside Helen Mirren. He has starred in numerous films, television dramas and radio productions.

Luke Treadaway featured in the film Brothers of the Head for he won a British Independent Film Award nomination for Most Promising Newcomer. He has worked at the National, Soho and Finborough Theatres and starred in both films and television dramas.

Ruth Wilson is perhaps best known for her BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated performance in the title role of Jane Eyre. She is soon to be seen as a leading role in ITV's forthcoming remake of The Prisoner. She has worked at the National Theatre, Sound Theatre and is currently rehearsing for A Streetcar Named Desire at the Donmar Warehouse.

Michael Attenborough is Artistic Director of The Almeida Theatre. Previously, he was Associate Director, Mercury Theatre, Colchester (1972-74), Leeds Playhouse (1974-79), Young Vic (1979-80), Artistic Director, Palace Theatre, Watford (1980-84), Artistic Director, Hampstead Theatre (1984-89), Principal Associate Director, Royal Shakespeare Company (1990-2002). On leaving the Royal Shakespeare Company he became an Honorary Associate Artist. Attenborough‘s freelance work includes productions at the National Theatre, the Royal Court, in the West End and on Broadway.

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