White Rabbit, Red Rabbit

White Rabbit, Red Rabbit at Duchess Theatre

Why see White Rabbit, Red Rabbit?

The Theatrical Event Of The Year

Who will you see - David Harewood, David Tennant, Jo Joyner, Jodie Whittaker or even Luke Thompson? More casting to be announced!

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*

Mon 8 Jun  David Harewood
Mon 15 Jun  David Tennant
Mon 22 Jun  Jo Joyner
Mon 29 Jun  Asim Chaudhry
Mon 6 Jul  Luke Thompson
Mon 13 Jul BSL Interpreted Jodie Whittaker
Mon 20 Jul  Kathryn Hunter
Mon 27 Jul  Kunal Nayyar
Mon 21 Sep  Archie Madekwe
Mon 28 Sep  Riz Ahmed

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. 

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for ages 14+

Dates

8 Jun - 2 Nov

Cast

  • Michael Sheen
  • Daisy Edgar Jones
  • Olly Alexander
  • Jasson Issacs
  • Catherine Tate
  • Jon Bishop
  • Freema Ageyman
  • Kate Fleetwood
  • Jonathan Price
  • Richard Gadd
  • Julie Hesmondhalgh
  • Nick Mohammed
  • Alfred Enoch
  • Callum Scott Howells
  • Sally Phillips
  • Daryl McComack
  • Alan Davies
  • Joe Dempsie
  • Matthew Baynton
  • Pearl Mackie

Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.

Creative

  • Written by Nassim Soleimanpour

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