Wallace Shawn's EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE, Helmed by Ian Rickson, Begins Tonight at the National

Wallace Shawn's murder mystery EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE is among one of the new plays set for the National Theatre under Rufus Norris (following Nicholas Hytner's departure in March). The production begins 25 November 2015.

The River's Ian Rickson is directing for the National following a reading of the play last fall, starring West End vet Alex Jennings and Game of Thrones' Stephen Dillane, who won a Tony for The Real Thing in 2000. Rickson has also helmed Broadway's Jerusalem, Hedda Gabler, The Seagull and The Weir.

The official description of EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE reads: "A reunion at the almost legendary club, The Talk House. Still presided over by the kindly Nellie, there's the same genteel atmosphere, the familiar drinks and the special snacks. The playwright, the composer, the actress. The former television star brutally beaten up. The possibility of a pleasant night. Just relax. Nothing has changed. These are nice people. The world premiere of a new play by Wallace Shawn, whose last play to premiere at the National was The Designated Mourner, 1996."

Shawn is a playwright, comedian and actor known for his roles on the big screen in My Dinner with Andre, The Princess Bride, the Toy Story films, The Incredibles and more. He has also written the plays The Designated Mourner, Aunt Dan and Lemon and Grasses of a Thousand Colors. His latest film is last year's A Master Builder, based on the play by Ibsen.

As previously reported, Great White Way producer Scott Rudin has the rights to the play, which means we'll likely be seeing the production on Broadway soon.

Click here for tickets and more information on the London run.