The Theatrical Event Of The Year

Who will you see - David Harewood, Christopher Eccleston, Munya Chawawa? 

A host of stars of stage and screen and beyond descend on London's Duchess Theatre to step into Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour's internationally renowned White Rabbit, Red Rabbit. This utterly original show has no director, set or rehearsals. Instead, the play's sole performer is handed the script for the first time as they step onto the stage. Exploring themes of obedience and convention, this unique concept allows the actor and audience to discover the play at the same time, and for the writer's voice to be rendered completely differently at every single performance. 

Created by Nassim Soleimanpour in 2010, during a time when he was barred from leaving Iran for being a conscientious objector. Unable to travel, he sent the play abroad in his stead, and it's since been performed the world over and translated into over a dozen languages. Nassim finally gained a passport in 2012, and finally saw White Rabbit Red Rabbit live for the first time a year later in Brisbane, Australia.

Set to appear*

Asim Chaudhry - 29 June
Luke Thompson  - 6 July
Jodie Whittaker  - 13 July
Kathryn Hunter  - 20 July 
Kunal Nayyar  - 27 July
Munya Chawawa  - 3 August
Ginger Johnson  - 10 August
David Harewood  - 17 August
Mel Giedroyc  - 24 August
Adam Buxton  - 7 September
Archie Madekwe  - 21 September
Christopher Eccleston  - 28 September
Steve Pemberton  - 5 October
Riz Ahmed  - 12 October
Nish Kumar  - 19 October
John Bradley  - 26 October

* White Rabbit Red Rabbit features a different performer every night - each performance is genuinely unique. While we programme named artists in good faith - and cancellations are rare - in the event that circumstances dictate a change in performer, we are unable to offer refunds or exchanges.